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Silex Woman Injured in Two-Truck Crash on US-61 in St. Charles County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

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Date

July 14, 2026

Time

6:15 p.m.

Roadway

US-61 at Farris County Road

Location

St Charles County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

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A 66-year-old woman from Silex, Missouri, was injured in a two-vehicle crash on US-61 in St. Charles County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The patrol said the crash occurred at 6:15 p.m. on July 14, 2026, on US-61 northbound south of Farris County Road. Troop C is handling the investigation.

According to the crash report, a 2014 black Kenworth T680 and a 2005 black Mercedes Benz CLK were both traveling northbound at the time of the collision.

The female driver sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the patrol reported. No fatalities were reported in the crash, which involved the two vehicles listed in the report.

Details surrounding the circumstances of the collision have not been fully released. This report may be updated as the Missouri State Highway Patrol provides additional 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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