Injury Crash
Two Hurt in Head-On Crash on Route M in Washington County
Incident record
October 3, 2026
3:32 p.m.
Route M at Scout Camp Road
Washington County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two drivers suffered injuries after their vehicles collided on Route M at Scout Camp Road in Washington County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash happened the afternoon of Oct. 3, 2026, at approximately 3:32 p.m., per Patrol records. A 2012 Ford F350 was traveling westbound while a 2012 Buick LaCrosse was headed eastbound on Route M when the two vehicles collided, the report states.
A 43-year-old man from Irondale was behind the wheel of one vehicle and sustained minor injuries, while a 50-year-old woman, also from Irondale, was driving the other vehicle and suffered moderate injuries, the Patrol reported. Both drivers were transported to area hospitals for treatment following the crash.
The incident, logged under crash report number 260421210, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C and remains under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
This report will be updated as officials release further 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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