Injury Crash

Perry County Crash on Missouri 51 Leaves One Driver Injured

By Nationwide Report StaffNovember 13, 2026 at 2:57 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

November 13, 2026

Time

2:57 p.m.

Roadway

Missouri 51 at Lonesome Road

Location

Perry County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A two-vehicle crash on southbound Missouri 51 north of Lonesome Road in Perry County left one driver with moderate injuries on Nov. 13, 2026, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The patrol said the crash, logged as incident 260480188 and handled under Troop C jurisdiction, occurred at about 2:57 p.m. and involved a southbound 2007 Chevrolet Silverado and a northbound 2020 Volkswagen Golf.

According to the preliminary report, a 30-year-old man from Perryville sustained moderate injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment. No fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision. Further details, including contributing factors, have not yet been released.

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

Source: Reported by MSHP

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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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