Injury Crash
Three-Vehicle Crash on MO-185 in Franklin County Leaves One With Minor Injuries
Incident record
November 8, 2026
5:20 p.m.
MO-185 at EAST SPRINGFIELD RD
Franklin County, MO
Missouri
3
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A three-vehicle crash on MO-185 at East Springfield Road in Franklin County left one person with minor injuries on the evening of Nov. 8, 2026, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred around 5:20 p.m. and involved a 2012 Ford Transit Van traveling eastbound, a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox traveling westbound, and a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado traveling northbound, patrol records show.
A 47-year-old woman from Sullivan, Missouri, sustained minor injuries in the collision and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol said. No fatalities were reported among the three vehicles involved.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop C responded to the scene and is handling the investigation, which is logged under incident number 260473227.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. 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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