Injury Crash
Pierce City Woman Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on MO 97
Incident record
September 9, 2026
7:30 a.m.
MO 97
Pierce City, Lawrence County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 19-year-old Pierce City woman suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on MO 97 north of town, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash happened around 7:30 a.m. on September 9, roughly five miles north of Pierce City in Lawrence County, the Patrol reported. A silver 2002 Toyota 4Runner was traveling southbound at the time of the crash, according to the report.
The vehicle's lone occupant, the 19-year-old woman, sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. No other vehicles were involved in the crash.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, which is investigating the incident, identified in Patrol records as crash number 260385176.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release additional details.
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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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