Injury Crash
Two Injured in Head-On Collision on Jefferson County's West Outer Road
Incident record
September 18, 2026
11:35 p.m.
West Outer Road at Commerce Drive
Jefferson County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two drivers were hurt after their vehicles collided on West Outer Road north of Commerce Drive in Jefferson County late Friday night, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened at approximately 11:35 p.m. on September 18, 2026, and involved a 2012 Chevrolet Camaro traveling southbound and a 2015 Nissan Altima heading northbound, the Patrol's preliminary online crash report states.
An 18-year-old male driver from Imperial sustained minor injuries in the collision and was transported for medical treatment, according to the report. A 38-year-old female driver from Arnold suffered moderate injuries and was also taken to a hospital for care.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation, per the agency's records. Authorities have not released additional details regarding the circumstances that led to the collision.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release further details.
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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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