Injury Crash
Puxico Woman Seriously Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash East of Poplar Bluff
Incident record
October 28, 2026
12:18 p.m.
US 60
Poplar Bluff, Butler County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 48-year-old woman from Puxico sustained serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash on US 60 about six miles east of Poplar Bluff, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. The crash was recorded at 12:18 p.m. on Oct. 28, 2026.
The patrol's preliminary report states a 2018 Nissan Rogue and a 2000 Freightliner, both traveling westbound on US 60, were involved in the collision. The Puxico woman, identified as the driver of one of the vehicles, suffered serious injuries, the report said.
The case has been assigned incident number 260456969 and falls under the jurisdiction of Troop E, patrol records show.
Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers responded to and are investigating the crash. No fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.
This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. 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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