Injury Crash
Smithton Intersection Crash Leaves One Injured, MSHP Investigating
Incident record
August 28, 2026
7:48 a.m.
E Green St at S Sassafras Ave
Smithton, Pettis County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A two-vehicle crash at the intersection of E Green St and S Sassafras Ave in Smithton left one person with minor injuries on the morning of August 28, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.
The patrol said a 2021 Kia Telluride was traveling north while a 2016 Ford F150 was traveling east when the two vehicles collided at the intersection around 7:48 a.m.
A 27-year-old woman from Smithton sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported. No fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.
Troop A of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene and is handling the investigation, which is identified in agency records as crash incident 260364421.
No further details about the circumstances leading up to the collision have been released. This report may be updated as the Missouri State Highway Patrol provides 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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