Injury Crash
Three-Vehicle Crash on MO-79 in St Charles County Injures Moscow Mills Man
Incident record
October 22, 2026
6:20 a.m.
MO-79 at MO-M
St Charles County, MO
Missouri
3
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash involving three vehicles on MO-79 north of MO-M in St Charles County left one driver seriously injured, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.
The Patrol said the collision happened at 6:20 a.m. on October 22, 2026, and involved a 2019 Volvo VHD, a 2017 Jeep Wrangler and a 2011 Dodge Caliber, all traveling northbound on MO-79 at the time.
A 63-year-old man from Moscow Mills was hospitalized with serious injuries sustained in the crash, the report states. He was transported from the scene for medical treatment. No fatalities were reported among the three vehicles involved.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol, operating under Troop C jurisdiction, is handling the investigation into the crash, which is logged under incident number 260447262.
Details about the cause of the crash and the conditions of the other drivers involved have not been released. This report will be updated as officials share additional 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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