Injury Crash

Three Hurt in Head-On Crash on Route T in Jefferson County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 31, 2026

Time

7:55 a.m.

Roadway

Route T at Southwoods Drive

Location

Jefferson County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

3 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

Three people were injured, two of them seriously, in a two-vehicle crash on eastbound Route T west of Southwoods Drive in Jefferson County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash happened the morning of Oct. 31, 2026, at approximately 7:55 a.m., the Patrol said. Investigators with Troop C determined that a 2016 Ford Fusion was traveling westbound and a 2012 Ram 1500 was traveling eastbound when the two vehicles collided.

A juvenile driver and a juvenile occupant both sustained serious injuries and were transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. A 19-year-old man from Hillsboro sustained moderate injuries and was also taken for treatment, according to the crash report.

No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash. The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to document the incident under case number 260461049.

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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