Injury Crash

Rich Hill-Area Crash Leaves Driver With Moderate Injuries

By Nationwide Report StaffNovember 4, 2026 at 3:51 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

November 4, 2026

Time

3:51 p.m.

Roadway

NW County Road 2

Location

Rich Hill, Bates County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A single-vehicle crash near Rich Hill left one driver with moderate injuries on the afternoon of Nov. 4, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's preliminary online crash report.

The crash happened at 3:51 p.m. on NW County Road 2, just west of County Road NW 2701 in Bates County, patrol records show. A 2015 Chevrolet Equinox was traveling westbound at the time of the incident, the report states.

The driver suffered moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Highway Patrol. No other vehicles were reported involved, and no fatalities resulted from the crash.

The case, logged as incident number 260467049, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop A and is being investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

This report is based on preliminary information released by investigators. Details may be updated as officials provide further information.

Source: Reported by MSHP

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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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