Injury Crash
Single-Vehicle Crash on US-54 Near Deerfield Sends Driver to Hospital
Incident record
September 5, 2026
1:00 a.m.
US-54
Deerfield, Vernon County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A driver was injured in a single-vehicle crash early Saturday on US-54 about a quarter mile west of Deerfield, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash, investigated by Patrol Troop D, occurred just after 1 a.m. on September 5 and involved a 2025 Kia K5 that was traveling eastbound at the time, the Highway Patrol's online crash report states.
The driver suffered minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Patrol. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash, and no fatalities resulted from the incident.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop D, which covers Vernon County, is handling the investigation into the cause of the crash.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. Details may 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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