Injury Crash
Three Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on US-54 in Vernon County
Incident record
October 1, 2026
6:00 a.m.
US-54
Vernon County, MO
Missouri
1
3 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 70°F · 9 mph wind
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Three people suffered minor injuries early Thursday when a car ran off US-54 about two miles west of Dederick in Vernon County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The Patrol said a westbound 2023 Chevrolet Malibu was involved in the single-vehicle crash, which happened around 6 a.m., according to the agency's online crash report. Light drizzle was falling at the time, according to weather data.
A 20-year-old male driver from El Dorado Springs, a 23-year-old female passenger also from El Dorado Springs, and a juvenile occupant all sustained minor injuries, the Patrol reported. All three were transported for medical treatment following the crash.
Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene and is handling the investigation, which carries incident number 260417377, according to the Patrol's online crash report.
No additional details about the cause of the crash have been released. This report will be updated as officials provide further 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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