Injury Crash
Single-Vehicle Crash on Route U Sends Driver to Hospital with Moderate Injuries
Incident record
August 25, 2026
3:15 p.m.
Route U at Britton Lane
Lincoln County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A single-vehicle crash on Route U in Lincoln County left one person with moderate injuries on the afternoon of August 25, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at approximately 3:15 p.m. on eastbound Route U, east of Britton Lane, the Patrol's online crash report states. A 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt was traveling eastbound when the wreck occurred, according to the report.
The vehicle's occupant suffered moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. No other vehicles were listed as involved in the crash, and no fatalities were reported.
Troop C of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated the incident, which has been logged under crash report number 260360530.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash have not been fully released. This report may be updated as the Missouri State Highway Patrol provides further 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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