Injury Crash

Pedestrian Injured After Being Struck by Truck on MO 173 Near Cape Fair

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 28, 2026

Time

1:40 p.m.

Roadway

MO 173

Location

Cape Fair, Stone County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A pedestrian suffered minor injuries after being struck by a truck on MO 173 about two miles north of Cape Fair, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash was reported at approximately 1:40 p.m. local time on Oct. 28, 2026, the patrol said. A white truck traveling south on MO 173 was involved in the collision, per the crash report.

The pedestrian, a 29-year-old man from Galena, Missouri, sustained minor injuries, the Highway Patrol reported. No other injuries or fatalities were noted in connection with the incident.

Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated the crash in Stone County.

No further details about the circumstances leading up to the crash have been released. This report may be updated as officials share additional information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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Legal context
Injury statute of limitations
5 years (From date of accident (RSMo 516.120) - one of the longest injury windows in the US.)
Wrongful death statute of limitations
3 years (From date of death (RSMo 537.100).)
Fault rule
Missouri uses pure comparative fault: recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault but not barred.
Citations
RSMo 516.120 (SoL); RSMo 537.100 (wrongful death); pure comparative per Gustafson v. Benda
Crash report agency
Missouri State Highway Patrol traffic crash reports (online portal) for MSHP crashes; local agency otherwise.

This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for guidance about your specific situation.

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