Injury Crash

Poplar Bluff Teen Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash East of Doniphan

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 11, 2026

Time

12:25 a.m.

Roadway

US 160

Location

Doniphan, Ripley County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

An 18-year-old driver from Poplar Bluff was injured in a single-vehicle crash on US 160 about seven miles east of Doniphan, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash happened just after midnight on September 11, 2026, when a 2022 GMC Sierra traveling westbound was involved in the wreck, the patrol reported. The teen driver sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop E, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is listed as the investigating agency. No other vehicles were reported involved, and there were no fatalities in connection with the crash.

Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash have not been fully released. This report will be updated as officials provide 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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