Injury Crash
Three Hurt in Head-On Crash on MO-5 South of Ava
Incident record
September 19, 2026
4:10 a.m.
MO-5
Ava, Douglas County, MO
Missouri
2
3 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Three people suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash early Saturday on MO-5 about two miles south of Ava, according to a preliminary Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.
The collision happened around 4:10 a.m. and involved a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado traveling northbound and a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado traveling southbound, the report states.
An 18-year-old male driver from Zanoni, a 37-year-old female driver from Ava, and a 47-year-old male occupant from Ava each sustained minor injuries and were transported for medical treatment, according to the Patrol's report.
The crash remains under investigation by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop G. The incident has been assigned report number 260399667.
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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