Injury Crash
Poplar Bluff Crash Leaves One with Minor Injuries
Incident record
November 8, 2026
2:45 p.m.
Misty Lake Road
Poplar Bluff, Butler County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A two-vehicle crash on Misty Lake Road, about two miles east of Poplar Bluff, sent one driver to be treated for minor injuries, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop E.
The crash happened on November 8, 2026, at approximately 2:45 p.m., per the patrol's online report. Investigators say a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling westbound when it collided with a 2020 GMC Terrain heading southbound.
The Jeep's driver, a 36-year-old man from Poplar Bluff, sustained minor injuries in the crash, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported. No fatalities were reported, and details on the condition of the second driver were not included in the preliminary report.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop E is handling the investigation into the crash, which remains open as authorities continue to gather information.
This report is based on preliminary findings from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release 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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