Injury Crash
Shelbina Man Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on MO-156 in Knox County
Incident record
August 19, 2026
4:15 p.m.
MO-156
Novelty, Knox County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 21-year-old man from Shelbina sustained minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on MO-156 about six miles west of Novelty, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash occurred the afternoon of Aug. 19, 2026, when a 2011 GMC Sierra traveling eastbound was involved in the wreck, the Highway Patrol reported. The driver was the only person involved in the incident.
Following the crash, the driver was transported for medical treatment, according to the Highway Patrol's report. No further details on the nature of the crash have been released.
The case, listed as incident number 260351572, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop B and is being investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release more information.
Related resources
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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