Injury Crash
Three Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on MO 77 in Benton
Incident record
July 21, 2026
6:15 p.m.
MO 77
Benton, Scott County, MO
Missouri
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3 injured
None reported
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Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on MO 77 in Benton on July 21, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The patrol, operating under Troop E, said the crash involved a 2012 Mazda 3 traveling southbound and a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze traveling northbound. The collision occurred at 6:15 p.m. in Scott County, according to the agency's report.
An 18-year-old female occupant from Benton sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol reported. A 72-year-old female driver from Sikeston and a 78-year-old male occupant, also from Sikeston, were similarly reported to have suffered minor injuries and were taken for medical care.
No fatalities were reported in the crash, which remains under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
This report is based on the agency's online crash report; details may be updated as officials release more 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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