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Single-Vehicle Crash Near Mendon Leaves 21-Year-Old Driver Injured

By Nationwide Report Staff
Map showing Mendon, Chariton County, MO
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 30, 2026

Time

1:42 a.m.

Roadway

HWY 11

Location

Mendon, Chariton County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A 21-year-old woman suffered moderate injuries early Thursday when the vehicle she was driving crashed on HWY 11 about three miles south of Mendon, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The patrol said the crash occurred at 1:42 a.m. on July 30, 2026. The driver was traveling northbound in a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse when the single-vehicle wreck happened, per the report.

Authorities said the driver was transported for medical treatment following the crash. No other vehicles were reported involved, and there were no fatalities.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop B is investigating the incident, which has been logged under case number 260320472.

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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