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Pedestrian Injured in Poplar Bluff Crash Involving SUV

By Nationwide Report Staff
Map showing Poplar Bluff, Butler County, MO
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 9, 2026

Time

8:41 p.m.

Roadway

CRAVENS ROAD at SOUTH WESTWOOD BOULEVARD

Location

Poplar Bluff, Butler County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Moderate drizzle · 78°F · 0.02 in precip · 3 mph wind

Report

Report body

A pedestrian suffered minor injuries in a crash on Cravens Road at South Westwood Boulevard in Poplar Bluff, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The patrol said the crash happened in Butler County on the evening of July 9, 2026, at approximately 8:41 p.m. A 2016 GMC Acadia was traveling southbound at the time of the incident, per the preliminary crash report.

A 43-year-old male pedestrian sustained minor injuries in the crash, the highway patrol reported. Troop E responded to the scene.

Light drizzle was falling at the time, according to weather data for the area.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash under incident number 260288706. No fatalities were reported, and one vehicle was involved.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release more 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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