Injury Crash

Tractor and Pickup Collide on Highway N Near Humansville, One Injured

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 17, 2026

Time

4:05 p.m.

Roadway

Highway N

Location

Humansville, Polk County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

An 88-year-old Humansville woman suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash on Highway N about two miles west of Humansville, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's preliminary online crash report.

The crash, logged as incident 260348681, occurred on August 17, 2026, at 4:05 p.m. in Polk County, the Patrol reported. Investigators said a 2002 McCormick MC115 tractor and a 2010 Ford F150 pickup were both traveling westbound on Highway N at the time of the collision.

The Patrol reported that one driver sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment following the crash. No fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.

The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation.

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