Injury Crash
Two Hurt in Single-Vehicle Crash South of Commerce
Incident record
August 14, 2026
1:07 p.m.
MO-E
Commerce, Scott County, MO
Missouri
1
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two people were injured Friday afternoon when a car went off MO-E about three miles south of Commerce, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The patrol said the crash, logged as incident 260343891, occurred at 1:07 p.m. and falls under the jurisdiction of Troop E. A single vehicle was involved — a 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis that was traveling southbound at the time, per the report.
A 71-year-old male driver and a 66-year-old female occupant both suffered moderate injuries and were transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol reported. No fatalities were recorded in connection with the crash.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation. This report will be updated as officials release more information.
Related resources
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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