Injury Crash

Two Injured in Morgan County Crash at MO-52 and MO-5 Intersection

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 18, 2026

Time

12:10 p.m.

Roadway

MO-52

Location

Morgan County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

Two women were injured Friday afternoon when their vehicles collided at the intersection of MO-52 and MO-5 in Morgan County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash happened at approximately 12:10 p.m. local time on September 18, 2026, the Patrol's preliminary online crash report states. A 2023 Chevrolet Traverse was traveling westbound while a 2017 GMC Sierra was headed southbound when the two vehicles came together at the junction, according to the report.

A 50-year-old woman and an 80-year-old woman, both from Eldon, Missouri, sustained moderate injuries in the crash, the Patrol reported. Both were transported to a medical facility for treatment.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol, operating under Troop F jurisdiction, is handling the investigation into the crash, which was logged under incident number 260398516.

No fatalities were reported in connection with the two-vehicle collision. Further details, including the identities of the drivers and any contributing factors, have not yet been released by investigators.

This report will be updated as officials release additional information about the crash.

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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