Injury Crash
Three-Vehicle Crash on MO 72 Near Millersville Leaves One with Minor Injuries
Incident record
August 3, 2026
5:35 p.m.
MO 72 mile marker 1 mile east
Millersville, Cape Girardeau County, MO
Missouri
3
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Report body
A three-vehicle crash on MO 72 about one mile east of Millersville left one driver with minor injuries on August 3, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred around 5:35 p.m., per the Patrol's online crash report, and involved two westbound vehicles — a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee and a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee — along with an eastbound 2024 Kia Seltos.
A 70-year-old woman from Millersville sustained minor injuries in the crash, the Highway Patrol reported. No fatalities were recorded, and the extent of injuries to other occupants was not detailed in the available report.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop E is investigating the crash, cataloged under incident number 260327472.
This report will be updated as officials release more information.
Related resources
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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