Injury Crash

Truck-Tractor Collision Near Vista Injures Deepwater Man

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 26, 2026

Time

4:39 p.m.

Roadway

HWY 13

Location

Vista, St Clair County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A crash between a pickup truck and a farm tractor left one man injured on Highway 13 near Vista on Aug. 26, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The Patrol reported that a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado and a 2021 John Deere 6M 145 tractor were both traveling northbound on Highway 13, about half a mile east of Vista, when the collision occurred around 4:39 p.m. The investigation falls under the Patrol's Troop D jurisdiction.

A 64-year-old man from Deepwater sustained moderate injuries in the crash, the Patrol said. He was transported for medical treatment following the incident.

No fatalities were reported, and two vehicles were involved overall. Further details, including the identities of other individuals involved and the specific circumstances leading to the collision, have not been released.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the crash. This report is based on a preliminary online crash report from the agency, and details may 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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