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Stella Man, 77, Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Route HH

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 1, 2026

Time

9:30 p.m.

Roadway

Route HH

Location

Stella, McDonald County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A 77-year-old Stella man suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Route HH about four miles north of Stella, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash happened at approximately 9:30 p.m. on August 1, 2026, the Patrol said. The driver was operating a 2006 Chevrolet Impala eastbound on Route HH when the vehicle was involved in the crash, according to the Highway Patrol's online report.

The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. No other vehicles were involved, and there were no fatalities.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D is investigating the crash, which is documented under incident report number 260324712.

This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
Related resources
Legal context
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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