Injury Crash
Three-Vehicle Crash on MO-8 in Washington County Leaves Two With Minor Injuries
Incident record
July 31, 2026
7:00 p.m.
MO-8 at RAIL ROAD RD
Washington County, MO
Missouri
3
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Slight rain · 73°F · 0.05 in precip · 8 mph wind
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Two people were injured when three vehicles collided on MO-8 at Rail Road Rd in Washington County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. The patrol says the crash was reported at 7:00 p.m. on July 31, 2026, and logged under incident number 260323099.
All three vehicles were traveling eastbound at the time, per the patrol's report. Those involved included a 2007 Kia Rondo and a 2013 Nissan Rogue, along with a third vehicle whose details were not specified in the preliminary report.
A 19-year-old woman from Irondale, identified as a driver, and a 21-year-old woman from West Alton, identified as an occupant, each sustained minor injuries in the crash, the patrol reported. Both were transported for medical treatment following the collision.
Rain was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation. No fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. Details may be updated as officials release more 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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