Injury Crash
Two Drivers Injured in Head-On Crash on Old US-50 West in Franklin County
Incident record
November 7, 2026
12:47 p.m.
Old US-50 West at Edgewood Road
Franklin County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two people were hurt in a two-vehicle crash on Old US-50 West at Edgewood Road in Franklin County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. The collision occurred the afternoon of Nov. 7, 2026, at approximately 12:47 p.m.
The patrol said a 2002 Ford Mustang was traveling westbound while a 2015 Ford Edge was heading eastbound when the two vehicles collided near the Edgewood Road intersection.
A 23-year-old male driver from Steelville, MO, sustained serious injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol reported. An 86-year-old female driver from Beaufort, MO, suffered moderate injuries and was also taken for medical care.
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 crash. Details regarding the circumstances leading up to the collision have not been released.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials provide 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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