Injury Crash

Three-Vehicle Crash on US 412 North of Senath Leaves Two Injured

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 9, 2026

Time

10:10 a.m.

Roadway

US 412

Location

Senath, Dunklin County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

3

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A three-vehicle crash on US 412 about two miles north of Senath left two people injured Friday morning, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The Highway Patrol said the collision, logged as crash incident 260429382, occurred around 10:10 a.m. and involved a 2023 Ford F150 traveling eastbound, a 2021 Freightliner traveling westbound, and a 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander also heading eastbound.

A 32-year-old man from Mcrae, Arkansas, who was an occupant in one of the vehicles, suffered minor injuries, the Patrol reported. A 69-year-old woman from Caraway, Arkansas, driving one of the vehicles, sustained serious injuries in the crash.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop E is investigating the incident. No fatalities were reported among the two people injured.

Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash, including how the three vehicles came into contact, have not yet been released. The Patrol's report remains preliminary as the investigation continues.

This report will be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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Legal context
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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