Injury Crash
Pedestrian Injured in East Prairie Crash Involving Northbound Sedan
Incident record
August 1, 2026
9:15 p.m.
North Garfield Street
East Prairie, Mississippi County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Report body
A pedestrian suffered minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle on North Garfield Street in East Prairie on August 1, 2026, at approximately 9:15 p.m., according to a preliminary crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol's report indicates a 2012 Toyota Camry was traveling northbound on North Garfield Street at the time of the crash. A 47-year-old woman from Jackson, Tennessee, was struck and sustained minor injuries, the report states.
The injured pedestrian was transported for medical treatment following the crash, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The incident, logged under case number 260324688, falls within the jurisdiction of Troop E and remains under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. No additional details about the circumstances leading up to the crash have been released.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release further details.
Related resources
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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