Injury Crash
Two Injured in Head-On Crash on Route J East of Fredericktown
Incident record
July 22, 2026
8:26 a.m.
Route J mile marker 10 miles east
Fredericktown, Madison County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Report body
Two drivers were injured in a two-vehicle crash on Route J about 10 miles east of Fredericktown in Madison County, according to a preliminary Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.
The patrol said the collision happened on July 22, 2026, at 8:26 a.m. and involved a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas traveling east and a 2022 GMC Sierra traveling west.
A 28-year-old woman from Farmington sustained minor injuries, while a 65-year-old man from Fredericktown suffered moderate injuries, the patrol reported. Both drivers were transported for medical treatment following the crash.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the incident, which remains under investigation by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop E under case number 260307854.
This report is based on preliminary information from investigating authorities. Details may be updated as officials release more information.
Related resources
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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