Injury Crash
Single-Vehicle Crash on MO-23 in Alma Leaves One With Moderate Injuries
Incident record
August 29, 2026
12:00 p.m.
MO-23
Alma, Lafayette County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A single-vehicle crash on MO-23 in Alma left one person with moderate injuries on Aug. 29, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The patrol said a 2016 GMC Sierra was traveling southbound on MO-23 near 9126 MO-23 when the crash occurred at around 12:00 p.m. The vehicle's occupant sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the report states.
No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash. The Missouri State Highway Patrol, operating under Troop A jurisdiction, is handling the investigation, which is logged under incident number 260366540.
Details surrounding the cause of the crash have not been released. This report will be updated as officials provide additional 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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