Injury Crash
Two Injured in Single-Vehicle Jeep Crash South of Unionville
Incident record
October 8, 2026
4:05 p.m.
MO-5 mile marker 3 miles south
Unionville, Putnam County, MO
Missouri
1
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two men were hurt when a Jeep Wrangler crashed on MO-5 about 3 miles south of Unionville on Oct. 8, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol said the 1999 Jeep Wrangler was traveling northbound at the time of the single-vehicle crash, which occurred around 4:05 p.m. Troop B responded to the scene, and the incident is being tracked under case number 260428421.
According to the Highway Patrol, the 56-year-old male driver sustained serious injuries, while a 46-year-old male occupant suffered moderate injuries. Both men were transported for medical treatment following the crash.
No other vehicles were reported to be involved. The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release further details.
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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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