Injury Crash
Three Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 49 North of Annapolis
Incident record
July 5, 2026
11:30 a.m.
Highway 49
Annapolis, Iron County, MO
Missouri
2
3 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A two-vehicle crash on Highway 49 left three people with minor injuries on July 5, 2026, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The collision occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. about five miles north of Annapolis in Iron County.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report, a 1997 Chevrolet S-10 was traveling northbound on Highway 49 when it collided with a 2012 Jeep Liberty traveling southbound.
The patrol's report identifies a 35-year-old woman from Desloge as sustaining minor injuries; she was transported for medical treatment. Two occupants of the second vehicle, a 51-year-old woman and a 72-year-old woman, both from Ironton, also sustained minor injuries, the report states.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash. The Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop E is investigating the incident, which has been logged under incident number 260281498.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release 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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