Injury Crash

Three-Vehicle Crash on MO-34 West of Jackson Injures Two Drivers

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 27, 2026

Time

7:10 p.m.

Roadway

MO-34

Location

Jackson, Cape Girardeau County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

3

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Light drizzle · 61°F · 4 mph wind

Report

Report body

A crash involving three vehicles on MO-34 west of Jackson left two drivers with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The collision occurred at approximately 7:10 p.m. on October 27, about five miles west of Jackson in Cape Girardeau County, the Patrol's online crash report states. A 2017 Ford F-150, a 1999 Buick Regal and a 2017 Toyota Prius, all traveling westbound on MO-34, were involved, per the report.

A 59-year-old man from Jackson and a 79-year-old woman from Whitewater, both drivers, sustained minor injuries and were transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.

Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.

The crash remains under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop E. This report may be updated as officials release additional information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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Legal context
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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