Injury Crash

Single-Vehicle Crash Near Hamilton Injures Polo Woman

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 10, 2026

Time

4:30 a.m.

Roadway

MO13 at 225th Street

Location

Hamilton, Daviess County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A 56-year-old woman from Polo was injured in a single-vehicle crash early Saturday on Missouri Route 13, about three miles north of Hamilton near 225th Street, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash happened around 4:30 a.m. and involved a 2016 Ford Focus traveling northbound, the Patrol's online crash report states. The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the report.

The incident, identified in Patrol records as crash number 260430860, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop H. No other vehicles were reported involved.

This report is based on the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. Details may 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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