Injury Crash
Two Drivers Injured in Washington County Crash on MO-185
Incident record
September 7, 2026
3:23 p.m.
MO-185 at River Birch Road
Washington County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two people suffered moderate injuries in a two-vehicle crash on MO-185 at River Birch Road in Washington County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.
The collision occurred at 3:23 p.m. on September 7, 2026, the patrol said. A 2026 Ford Explorer and a 2016 Nissan Sentra were both traveling southbound on MO-185 when the crash happened, based on details from the Highway Patrol's report.
A 34-year-old male driver and a 58-year-old female driver were each hurt in the crash and sustained moderate injuries, the report states. Both were transported for medical treatment following the incident.
The crash is being investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop C. The incident is documented under crash report number 260383019.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash. Further details on the sequence of events leading up to the collision have not been released.
This report will be updated as officials release more information.
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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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