Injury Crash
Two Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash Near Appleton City on Route A
Incident record
October 9, 2026
6:58 p.m.
Route A at Route H
Appleton City, St Clair County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two drivers were injured in a two-vehicle crash on Route A at the Route H intersection, about two miles outside Appleton City, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's preliminary online crash report. The collision occurred on the evening of Oct. 9, 2026, at approximately 6:58 p.m.
According to the Highway Patrol, a 2015 Subaru Crosstrek was traveling northbound while a 2000 Ford F-250 pickup was headed southbound when the two vehicles collided at the intersection.
The Subaru's driver, a 55-year-old woman from Diana, Texas, sustained serious injuries in the crash, the report states. The Ford's driver, a 72-year-old man from Appleton City, suffered moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Patrol.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D is investigating the crash under incident number 260430359. No fatalities were reported.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release further information.
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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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