Injury Crash
Tunas Woman Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on MO-73
Incident record
August 18, 2026
7:52 p.m.
MO-73
Tunas, Dallas County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 39-year-old woman from Tunas sustained moderate injuries after the SUV she was driving crashed on MO-73 two miles south of town, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred on August 18, 2026, at approximately 7:52 p.m., the Patrol's online crash report states. A 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling southbound on MO-73 at the time of the crash, according to the report.
The driver was transported for medical treatment following the crash, the Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported to be involved in the incident.
Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated the crash, which has been logged under incident number 260350414.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release additional details.
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Missouri accident information
- 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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