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Two Hurt-Free Vehicle Crash Near Lawson Leaves One With Minor Injuries

By Nationwide Report Staff
Map showing Lawson, Clinton County, MO
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 8, 2026

Time

12:20 p.m.

Roadway

US-69 at RTE PP

Location

Lawson, Clinton County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A two-vehicle crash on US-69 near Lawson left one driver with minor injuries Wednesday afternoon, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred at 12:20 p.m. on US-69 at Route PP, about two miles north of Lawson, within Troop H jurisdiction, the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report states.

A 2025 Honda Odyssey was traveling northbound while a 2011 Ford Fusion was headed southbound when the two vehicles collided, according to the patrol's report.

The driver of one vehicle, a 39-year-old man from Lathrop, Missouri, sustained minor injuries in the crash, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported. He was transported for medical treatment following the collision.

No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash, which involved two vehicles total. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is listed as the investigating agency for the incident, tracked under crash report number 260286506.

Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash have not been fully released. This report may be updated as the Missouri State Highway Patrol provides additional information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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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