Injury Crash

Three-Vehicle Crash on US 54 in Callaway County Injures Two, Including School Bus Occupant

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Incident record

Incident record

Date

November 3, 2026

Time

8:02 a.m.

Roadway

US 54 Westbound at County Road 240

Location

Callaway County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

3

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Light drizzle · 66°F · 0.01 in precip · 19 mph wind

Report

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Two people were injured in a three-vehicle crash on US 54 Westbound near County Road 240 in Callaway County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's preliminary online crash report. The collision occurred at approximately 8:02 a.m. on November 3, 2026, and involved a 2017 Ford Edge, a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and a 2003 International School Bus, all traveling south, the Patrol reported.

A 35-year-old woman from Auxvasse sustained minor injuries, while a 40-year-old woman from Fulton suffered moderate injuries, according to the Patrol. Both were transported for medical treatment following the crash.

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

The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop F, 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 released by investigators. Details may be updated as officials continue their investigation and release further 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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