Injury Crash

Two Drivers Injured in Head-On Crash on Missouri N in St Charles County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 5, 2026

Time

6:28 a.m.

Roadway

Missouri N at Schaper Road

Location

St Charles County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

Two drivers suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash on Missouri N east of Schaper Road in St Charles County, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred at approximately 6:28 a.m. on August 5, 2026, the Patrol's online crash report states. A 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe was traveling westbound on Missouri N when it was involved in a collision with a 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 traveling eastbound, according to the report.

A 44-year-old woman driving the Hyundai and a 56-year-old man driving the GMC both sustained minor injuries in the crash, the Patrol reported. Both drivers were transported to area hospitals for medical treatment, according to the report.

The crash, logged under incident number 260329520, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C, the Patrol said. No fatalities were reported in the collision.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. This report is based on preliminary information, and details may be updated as officials 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.

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