Injury Crash
Polk County Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway 13
Incident record
October 21, 2026
9:53 a.m.
Highway 13 at Highway 215
Polk County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Report body
A driver suffered minor injuries Wednesday morning after a single-vehicle crash on northbound Highway 13 at its north junction with Highway 215 in Polk County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash happened at 9:53 a.m. on Oct. 21, 2026, the Patrol reported. A white 2001 Ford Ranger traveling northbound was the only vehicle involved, per the report.
The driver was transported for medical treatment after sustaining minor injuries, the Patrol said. No other injuries or fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol investigated the incident, which is documented under report number 260446214.
Further details about the circumstances of the crash have not been released. This report may be updated as officials provide additional 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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