Injury Crash

Three-Vehicle Crash on MO-77 East of Benton Leaves One Injured

By Nationwide Report StaffNovember 13, 2026 at 7:44 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

November 13, 2026

Time

7:44 a.m.

Roadway

MO-77

Location

Benton, Scott County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A three-vehicle crash on MO-77 about four miles east of Benton left one person with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The collision happened at 7:44 a.m. on November 13, 2026, and involved a 2023 Tesla, a 2001 Toyota Tundra and a 2020 Honda Accord, all traveling northbound at the time, the Patrol reported.

One driver was transported for medical treatment after sustaining minor injuries, authorities said. No other injuries or fatalities were reported among the three vehicles involved.

Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop E responded to the scene and is investigating the crash, identified in Patrol records as incident number 260479863.

This report will be updated as officials release more information about the crash.

Source: Reported by MSHP

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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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