Injury Crash
Southbound Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Route M in Madison County
Incident record
August 17, 2026
5:57 p.m.
Route M
Madison County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A driver suffered moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Route M about two miles south of Buckhorn in Madison County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash happened at 5:57 p.m. on August 17, 2026, the patrol said. A 2004 Ford Explorer was traveling southbound on Route M when the vehicle was involved in the wreck, according to the report.
The driver was transported for medical treatment after sustaining moderate injuries, the patrol said. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.
Troop E, the Missouri State Highway Patrol division covering the area, responded to the scene. The incident is documented under crash report number 260348844.
This report will 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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