Injury Crash

Two Injured After Single-Vehicle Crash on St Francis Drive in Cole County

By Nationwide Report StaffJuly 21, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

July 21, 2026

Time

5:30 p.m.

Roadway

ST FRANCIS DRIVE at ROUTE Y

Location

Jefferson City, Cole County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

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Two people were injured Tuesday evening when a single vehicle left the roadway on St Francis Drive north of Route Y in Cole County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m. and involved a 2014 Ford Fusion traveling southbound, patrol records show. The Highway Patrol's Troop F responded to the scene.

The driver, a 45-year-old man from Jefferson City, sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the patrol reported. A juvenile occupant of the vehicle also suffered minor injuries.

No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation, which is documented under crash incident number 260307411.

This report may be updated as officials release additional information.

Source: Reported by MSHP

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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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