Injury Crash
Three Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on MO 39 South of Mount Vernon
Incident record
October 27, 2026
3:34 p.m.
MO 39
Mount Vernon, Lawrence County, MO
Missouri
2
3 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Three people were seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on MO 39 about half a mile south of Mount Vernon, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. The collision occurred the afternoon of October 27, 2026, at approximately 3:34 p.m.
According to the Highway Patrol, a 2017 Toyota Highlander was traveling north on MO 39 when it collided with a 2016 Honda Pilot heading south. The crash was investigated by Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
All three people involved were from Aurora, the Patrol reported. A 37-year-old man was driving one of the vehicles and sustained serious injuries. A 31-year-old woman and a 63-year-old man, both occupants, also suffered serious injuries. All three were transported for medical treatment, according to the Patrol's preliminary report.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash. The report did not specify which individuals occupied which vehicle beyond identifying the 37-year-old man as a driver.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's crash report remains preliminary, and further details about the circumstances of the collision had not been released as of this writing.
This report will be updated as officials provide additional 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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