Injury Crash
Three Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on US-54 in Pike County
Incident record
August 23, 2026
10:30 a.m.
US-54 at MO-UU
Pike County, MO
Missouri
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3 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on US-54 east of MO-UU in Pike County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash occurred on Aug. 23, 2026, at approximately 10:30 a.m., the Patrol said. Investigators reported that a 2005 Jeep Wrangler was traveling westbound when it collided with an eastbound 2025 Ford Escape.
According to the Patrol, two juvenile occupants suffered minor injuries and were transported for medical treatment. A 28-year-old woman from Wellsville, Missouri, also sustained minor injuries and was taken to a hospital for care, the report states.
Troop C of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated the crash. No fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.
The circumstances leading up to the collision have not been detailed in the Patrol's report. This report is based on information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and details may 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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