Injury Crash
Three Hurt in St. Francois County Crash Involving Two Westbound Vehicles
Incident record
August 4, 2026
9:40 a.m.
Highway 8 at Franklin Sub Road 222
St Francois County, MO
Missouri
2
3 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 8 west of Franklin Sub Road 222 in St. Francois County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. The crash occurred the morning of August 4, 2026, and was investigated by Troop C.
According to the Highway Patrol, a 2009 Toyota 4Runner and a 2019 Ford Escape were both traveling westbound on Highway 8 when they collided. A juvenile driver and a juvenile occupant each sustained minor injuries and were transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. A 62-year-old woman from Festus, Missouri, who was driving the second vehicle, also sustained minor injuries and was taken for medical care.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash, and no additional details about the sequence of events leading up to the collision were included in the Patrol's report.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to handle inquiries related to the incident, which is catalogued under crash report number 260328233.
This report reflects information available at this time and may be updated as officials release additional details.
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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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