Injury Crash

Two Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash South of Poplar Bluff

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 6, 2026

Time

4:15 p.m.

Roadway

US-67

Location

Poplar Bluff, Butler County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

Two people suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on US-67 about four miles south of Poplar Bluff, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash occurred on September 6, 2026, at approximately 4:15 p.m., the Patrol said. A 2020 Buick Envision was traveling southbound on US-67 when the incident occurred, according to the preliminary report.

A 26-year-old woman from Corning, Arkansas, who was driving the vehicle, sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. A juvenile occupant of the vehicle also sustained minor injuries and was taken for treatment, according to the report.

The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop E of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, which is handling the investigation.

No additional details about the cause of the crash have been released. This report may be updated as officials release more 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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