Injury Crash

Three Hurt in Head-On-Area Crash on MO-19 North of Center

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 15, 2026

Time

6:35 a.m.

Roadway

MO-19

Location

Ralls County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

3 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on MO-19 about one mile north of Center in Ralls County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash was reported at 6:35 a.m. on October 15, 2026, and is documented under Patrol incident number 260437637, handled by Troop B.

According to the Highway Patrol's online crash report, a 2006 Chevrolet Colorado was traveling southbound on MO-19 while a 2021 Lincoln Navigator was headed northbound when the two vehicles collided.

The Patrol reported that a juvenile driver sustained minor injuries and was taken for medical treatment. A 62-year-old woman from New London and a 66-year-old man also from New London, who was riding in one of the vehicles, each suffered minor injuries and were likewise transported for care, the report states.

No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash. The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to document the incident through its online crash reporting system.

This report will be updated as officials release more 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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