Injury Crash
Plato Man Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway U
Incident record
September 1, 2026
8:39 a.m.
Highway U at Highway 32
Plato, Laclede County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 42-year-old Plato man suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Highway U in Laclede County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at approximately 8:39 a.m. on September 1, 2026, about one mile east of Highway 32, the Patrol said in an online crash report. The report identifies the vehicle involved as a 2011 Chevrolet Impala that was traveling eastbound at the time of the incident.
The driver, a Plato resident, was the sole occupant listed in connection with the crash and sustained minor injuries, according to the Patrol. No fatalities were reported.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop I and was logged by the Missouri State Highway Patrol under incident number 260370770. Further details about the sequence of events leading to the crash have not been released.
This report is based on information published in the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. Details may be updated as officials release more 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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