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Saint Joseph Woman Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash South of Clarksdale

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 26, 2026

Time

7:46 p.m.

Roadway

Ketchem Road at SW Taylor Road

Location

Clarksdale, Dekalb County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A Saint Joseph woman suffered moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Ketchem Road west of SW Taylor Road, about four miles south of Clarksdale, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. The crash was recorded at 7:46 p.m. on July 26, 2026.

The Patrol's preliminary report indicates a 2006 Mercury Mariner was traveling westbound on Ketchem Road when the crash occurred. The driver, a 52-year-old woman from Saint Joseph, was the only occupant involved and sustained moderate injuries, the report states.

She was transported for medical treatment following the crash, according to the Highway Patrol.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop H is investigating the incident, which has been logged under crash report number 260815374.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release additional details.

Source: Reported by MSHP
Related resources
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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