Injury Crash
Pedestrian Injured in Crash Involving Northbound Truck on MO-V East of Fruitland
Incident record
September 15, 2026
5:44 p.m.
MO-V
Fruitland, Cape Girardeau County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 91°F · 8 mph wind
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A pedestrian was injured Tuesday evening in a crash on MO-V about seven miles east of Fruitland, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol reported the crash occurred at approximately 5:44 p.m. in Cape Girardeau County and involved a 2022 International traveling northbound. A 47-year-old man from Lake Saint Louis, Missouri, who was on foot at the scene, sustained minor injuries, the patrol said.
The injured pedestrian was transported for medical treatment following the crash, according to the patrol's online crash report. No fatalities were reported, and one vehicle was involved.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop E, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation.
This report is based on information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials provide further information.
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Missouri accident information
- 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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