Injury Crash

Three-Vehicle Crash on MO 77 in Benton Leaves One with Minor Injuries

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 16, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 16, 2026

Time

7:00 a.m.

Roadway

MO 77

Location

Benton, Scott County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Light drizzle · 55°F · 12 mph wind

Report

A three-vehicle crash on MO 77 in Benton left one driver with minor injuries on the morning of October 16, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.

The crash, logged by the Patrol as incident 260438968 and handled under Troop E jurisdiction, occurred around 7:00 a.m. and involved a 1997 Toyota 4Runner and a 2017 Nissan Murano, both traveling southbound, along with a 2017 Nissan Rogue headed northbound, the Patrol's report states.

A 49-year-old man from Cape Girardeau sustained minor injuries in the crash, according to the Patrol. No fatalities were reported, and the extent of involvement among the other occupants was not detailed in the Patrol's report.

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

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. Details may be updated as officials release more information.

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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