Injury Crash

Two Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Route NN in St. Francois County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 24, 2026

Time

1:24 p.m.

Roadway

Route NN

Location

St Francois County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A single-vehicle crash on Route NN near Route N in St. Francois County left two people injured on Aug. 24, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.

The Patrol said a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer was traveling westbound at about 1:24 p.m. when the crash occurred. The report did not specify additional circumstances surrounding the incident.

The driver, a 73-year-old man from Lesterville, sustained serious injuries, while an 89-year-old female occupant from Black suffered moderate injuries, the Highway Patrol reported. Both were transported for medical treatment following the crash.

The crash was investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop C and is logged under incident number 260358931.

This report will be updated if 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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