Injury Crash
Teen Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash North of Stockton
Incident record
August 12, 2026
2:50 p.m.
RT J
Stockton, Cedar County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Report body
A 19-year-old woman from Stockton suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash on RT J about five miles north of Stockton, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's preliminary online crash report.
The collision happened on the afternoon of August 12, 2026, at approximately 2:50 p.m., the Patrol said. Investigators reported that a 1999 Ford Ranger was traveling south on RT J at the time it collided with a 2025 Jeep Wrangler heading north.
The young woman was transported to a medical facility for treatment following the crash, according to the Patrol's report. The extent of injuries to any other individuals involved has not been detailed in the preliminary report.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation, according to the agency's crash records, which list the incident under case number 260341069.
No additional details about the cause of the crash or contributing factors have been released at this time.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release further details about the crash.
Related resources
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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