Injury Crash
Single-Vehicle Crash Near La Russell Leaves One Injured
Incident record
October 26, 2026
6:40 a.m.
RT U
Jasper County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A single-vehicle crash north of La Russell left one person with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash happened on Route U, about three miles north of La Russell in Jasper County, around 6:40 a.m. on October 26, 2026, the patrol's report states.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 2006 Chevrolet HHR was traveling south on Route U when the crash occurred. The vehicle's occupant sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the patrol reported.
The incident falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D and was logged by the Missouri State Highway Patrol as crash incident 260453579.
No additional details about the cause of the crash were included in the patrol's report. This article will be updated as officials release more information.
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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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