Injury Crash

Three Hurt in Three-Vehicle Crash on MO 51 North of Patton

By Nationwide Report Staff
Map showing Patton, Bollinger County, MO
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 12, 2026

Time

11:44 a.m.

Roadway

MO 51 mile marker 2 miles north of Patton

Location

Patton, Bollinger County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

3

Injuries

3 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A three-vehicle crash on MO 51 about two miles north of Patton left three drivers injured, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash happened at approximately 11:44 a.m. on September 12, 2026, in Bollinger County, the Patrol reported. Troopers said the collision involved a 2004 Toyota 4Runner and a 2007 Buick Lacrosse, both traveling southbound, along with a 1999 Harley Davidson motorcycle traveling northbound.

According to the Patrol's preliminary crash report, a 62-year-old man from Patton sustained moderate injuries, a 62-year-old man from Perryville sustained serious injuries, and a 69-year-old man from Patton sustained moderate injuries. No fatalities were reported.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop E is handling the investigation.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release further details.

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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