Injury Crash

Two Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on MO-T in Washington County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 22, 2026

Time

11:58 a.m.

Roadway

MO-T at DECLUE RD

Location

Washington County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Light drizzle · 67°F · 7 mph wind

Report

Report body

Two people from Potosi were injured when a vehicle crashed on MO-T near Declue Rd in Washington County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.

The patrol said a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox was traveling northbound on MO-T at the time of the crash, which occurred at 11:58 a.m. on Sept. 22, 2026. The report indicates only one vehicle was involved.

A 38-year-old male driver from Potosi sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the patrol reported. A 44-year-old female occupant, also from Potosi, suffered serious injuries and was likewise taken for medical care.

Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop C investigated the crash, which is documented under incident report number 260404226.

This report may be updated as officials release additional information.

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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