Injury Crash

Teen Driver Seriously Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on MO-2 in Cass County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 1, 2026

Time

1:55 p.m.

Roadway

MO-2 at S Lake Annette Rd

Location

Cass County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Moderate rain · 71°F · 0.11 in precip · 7 mph wind

Report

Report body

A crash on MO-2 at South Lake Annette Road in Cass County left an 18-year-old female driver with serious injuries, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report. The collision, logged under incident number 260418107, occurred at 1:55 p.m. on October 1, 2026, Patrol records show.

The report indicates a 2008 Dodge Avenger was traveling eastbound when it was involved in a crash with a 2015 Ram 3500 that was towing a 2021 Impact Model 415 camper westbound. The Patrol identified the injured driver as an 18-year-old woman from Butler, Missouri. She was transported to a hospital for treatment following the crash, according to the report.

Moderate rain was falling in the area at the time of the crash, according to weather data.

The crash fell within the jurisdiction of Troop A, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation. No fatalities were reported, and the Patrol's report lists one injury among the two vehicles involved.

Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash have not been fully released. This report will be updated as the Missouri State Highway Patrol provides additional information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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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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