Injury Crash

Sarcoxie Man Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Reeds

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 20, 2026

Time

5:38 p.m.

Roadway

Elm Road

Location

Reeds, Jasper County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A 72-year-old Sarcoxie man suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Elm Road about two miles west of Reeds, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The patrol said the crash happened the evening of Aug. 20, 2026, around 5:38 p.m. A 1999 Ford F150 traveling east was involved, though the report did not detail the specific circumstances leading up to the collision.

The driver was transported for medical treatment following the crash, the patrol said. No other vehicles or individuals were reported involved.

The incident falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D and was assigned crash report number 260353127 by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

This report will be updated as officials release 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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