Injury Crash
Preston Woman Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on US 54
Incident record
October 24, 2026
6:15 a.m.
US 54
Preston, Hickory County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 64-year-old Preston woman suffered minor injuries early Saturday in a single-vehicle crash on US 54 about four miles east of Preston, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The Patrol reported the crash occurred at approximately 6:15 a.m. and involved a 2023 Chevrolet TrailBlazer that was traveling eastbound at the time. The driver, a Preston resident, was injured and transported to a hospital for treatment, authorities said.
The incident, identified by the Patrol as case number 260450693, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D. No other vehicles were reported involved, and the crash remains under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
This report is based on preliminary information from 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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