Injury Crash

Poplar Bluff Man Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on US 160 in Ripley County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 25, 2026

Time

9:55 p.m.

Roadway

US 160 at Route BB

Location

Ripley County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A 43-year-old Poplar Bluff man suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on US 160 west of Route BB in Ripley County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The patrol said the crash happened at 9:55 p.m. on Oct. 25, 2026, when a 2023 Nissan Altima traveling eastbound was involved in the wreck. The driver was the only occupant reported injured, sustaining minor injuries, per the patrol's report.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop E is investigating the crash, which has been logged under incident number 260453406. No additional details about the cause of the crash were included in the report.

This report will be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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Legal context
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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