Injury Crash

Two Injured in Head-On Area Crash Near Galt on MO-6

By Nationwide Report Staff
Map showing Galt, Grundy County, MO
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 11, 2026

Time

7:40 a.m.

Roadway

MO-6

Location

Galt, Grundy County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on MO-6 at the entrance to a private drive in Galt, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. The collision was reported at 7:40 a.m. on September 11, 2026.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 2007 Chevrolet Impala was traveling westbound on MO-6 when it was involved in a crash with a 2017 Jeep Patriot traveling eastbound.

The patrol reported that a juvenile occupant of one of the vehicles sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment. A 53-year-old woman from Trenton, Missouri, driving one of the vehicles, also sustained minor injuries in the crash, the agency said.

The crash occurred in Grundy County and was investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop H, under incident number 260387883.

No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash. Details regarding the cause of the collision have not been released.

This report is based on information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. Additional details may be released as officials continue their investigation, and this report may be updated accordingly.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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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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