Injury Crash

Three Women Injured in Head-On Crash on Route A in Franklin County

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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 7, 2026

Time

11:09 a.m.

Roadway

ROUTE A at COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE

Location

Franklin County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

3 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

Three women from Washington, Missouri, were hurt after two vehicles collided on Route A north of Country Club Drive on Aug. 7, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The Patrol's preliminary crash report, filed under incident number 260333143, states the collision happened around 11:09 a.m. between a 2003 GMC Sierra traveling northbound and a 2021 Ford Explorer heading southbound.

A 49-year-old woman driving one of the vehicles sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. A 46-year-old female occupant also suffered minor injuries and was taken for treatment. A third woman, 51, sustained moderate injuries and was likewise transported. All three are from Washington, Missouri.

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 two-vehicle crash.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release additional details.

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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