Injury Crash
Two Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway H South of Mount Vernon
Incident record
September 17, 2026
5:55 a.m.
HWY H
Mount Vernon, Lawrence County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on Highway H about 1.5 miles south of Mount Vernon, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash occurred at 5:55 a.m. on September 17, 2026, and involved a 2012 Toyota Prius traveling north and a 2025 Jeep Compass traveling east, the Patrol reported.
A 52-year-old woman from Farmington sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, while a 53-year-old man from Farmington, described as a driver, suffered moderate injuries and was also taken for treatment, according to the Patrol's report.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D and is listed under incident number 260396336 in Missouri State Highway Patrol records.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
This report will be updated as officials release more 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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