Injury Crash

Three Injured in Three-Vehicle Chain of Events on Missouri 79 in St Charles County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

November 7, 2026

Time

11:01 p.m.

Roadway

Missouri 79 at Dyer Road

Location

St Charles County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

3 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

Three people were hurt in a crash late Saturday on northbound Missouri 79 south of Dyer Road in St Charles County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The Patrol's preliminary online crash report says troopers responded to the scene at 11:01 p.m. on Nov. 7, 2026, after a 2017 Toyota Corolla and a 1979 Chevrolet Camaro, both traveling northbound, were involved in a collision.

A 21-year-old female driver and a 19-year-old female passenger both suffered moderate injuries and were transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. A 34-year-old male driver also sustained moderate injuries and was taken for treatment.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop C is handling the investigation, which is cataloged under incident number 260472205. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.

Details surrounding the circumstances of the collision, including what led the two vehicles into contact, have not been released.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials provide 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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