Injury Crash
Three-Vehicle Crash on MO C Injures Two in Cape Girardeau County

Incident record
September 13, 2026
5:25 p.m.
MO C at County Road 532
Cape Girardeau County, MO
Missouri
3
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A three-vehicle crash in Cape Girardeau County left two women with serious injuries on the evening of September 13, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened at approximately 5:25 p.m. at the intersection of Route C and County Road 532, the Patrol reported. Troopers with Troop E responded to the scene.
According to the Patrol's report, three vehicles were involved: a 2016 Dodge Charger traveling westbound, a 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle traveling southbound, and a 2013 Honda Accord traveling northbound.
A 56-year-old woman from Jackson, Missouri, and a 94-year-old woman from Altenburg, Missouri, both sustained serious injuries in the crash, the Patrol said. No fatalities were reported.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision. The crash has been logged under incident number 260391734.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release further 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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