Injury Crash
Single-Vehicle Crash on US-63 North of Atlanta Leaves Driver Injured
Incident record
August 5, 2026
6:13 p.m.
US-63
Atlanta, Macon County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash on US-63 about one mile north of Atlanta left one person with moderate injuries on the evening of Aug. 5, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The Patrol, whose online crash report identifies the incident as case number 260330720 under Troop B jurisdiction, said the crash occurred at 6:13 p.m. in Macon County. A single vehicle, a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee traveling southbound, was involved, according to the report.
The driver sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported involved, and no fatalities resulted from the crash.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation into the circumstances 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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