Injury Crash
Two Hurt in Two-Vehicle Crash on MO 39 South of Mount Vernon
Incident record
September 30, 2026
11:30 a.m.
MO 39 at RT P
Mount Vernon, Lawrence County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two women were injured in a two-vehicle crash on MO 39 at RT P, about six miles south of Mount Vernon in Lawrence County, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred on Sept. 30, 2026, at approximately 11:30 a.m., the patrol's online crash report states. Both vehicles involved — a 2024 Ford F250 and a 2023 Ford Escape — were traveling northbound on MO 39 at the time of the collision, according to the report.
A 78-year-old woman from Aurora, who was an occupant in the crash, sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the patrol reported. An 87-year-old woman from Marionville, identified as a driver in the crash, also suffered minor injuries and was taken for medical care, according to the same report.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash. Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D is investigating the incident, cataloged under crash report number 260416365.
Further details about the circumstances leading up to the collision have not been released. This report will be updated as officials provide additional 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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