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Two Injured in Dekalb County Crash Involving Semi and Jeep

By Nationwide Report Staff
Map showing Santa Rosa, Dekalb County, MO
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 9, 2026

Time

1:49 p.m.

Roadway

HWY E at Heimbaugh Rd

Location

Santa Rosa, Dekalb County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A two-vehicle crash on HWY E at Heimbaugh Rd, about two miles west of Santa Rosa, left two people injured on July 9, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The collision, logged as incident 280288101, occurred at approximately 1:49 p.m. and involved a 2025 Peterbilt traveling southbound and a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee traveling westbound, the Patrol reported.

A 51-year-old man from Cameron, Missouri, sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Patrol. A 54-year-old woman from Pattonsburg, Missouri, sustained moderate injuries and was also transported for treatment.

Troop H of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated the crash in Dekalb County.

No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. Details may be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
Related resources
Legal context
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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