Injury Crash
Single-Vehicle Crash West of Myrtle Leaves Driver with Minor Injuries
Incident record
October 1, 2026
5:15 a.m.
MO-V
Myrtle, Oregon County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A driver suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on MO-V about five miles west of Myrtle, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. The crash happened at approximately 5:15 a.m. on October 1, 2026.
According to the Patrol, a 2009 Chevrolet Impala was traveling eastbound on MO-V when the crash occurred. The driver was the only person involved and sustained minor injuries, the Patrol's report states.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol, operating under Troop G jurisdiction, is listed as the responding agency and documented the crash under incident ID 260417359.
No further details on the cause of the crash or the driver's condition have 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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