Injury Crash
Two Hurt in Single-Vehicle Crash on Northwoods Road in Pettis County
Incident record
September 22, 2026
12:29 p.m.
Northwoods Road at RT-HH
Pettis County, MO
Missouri
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2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A single-vehicle crash on Northwoods Road south of Route HH in Pettis County left two people injured, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at 12:29 p.m. on September 22, 2026, the Patrol said. A 1993 Ford Explorer was traveling northbound on Northwoods Road when the vehicle was involved in the crash, per the Patrol's report.
The driver, a 35-year-old man from Smithton, sustained serious injuries, the Patrol reported. A 39-year-old woman from Smithton, who was riding as an occupant in the vehicle, suffered minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the report.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop A is investigating the crash, which is documented under incident number 260404267.
No additional details about the cause of the crash were included in the preliminary report. This story may 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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