Injury Crash
Two Injured in Head-On Collision on US 169 West of Cosby
Incident record
August 21, 2026
12:12 p.m.
US 169
Cosby, Andrew County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two people were injured Friday afternoon when a car and a pickup truck collided on US 169 about three miles west of Cosby, according to a preliminary crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash was reported at 12:12 p.m. on August 21, 2026, in Andrew County.
Patrol records indicate a 2024 Kia Forte was traveling northbound on US 169 when it collided with a 2017 Ford F-350 heading southbound. The report does not specify how the vehicles came into contact.
An 18-year-old male occupant suffered moderate injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol reported. A 22-year-old male driver sustained minor injuries and was also taken for treatment. No fatalities were reported, and the crash resulted in two total injuries across the two vehicles involved.
The collision remains under investigation by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop H. The incident is documented under crash report number 260354088.
No further details on the events leading up to the crash have 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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