Injury Crash
Two Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway U in Lincoln County
Incident record
October 23, 2026
1:55 p.m.
Highway U at Alpine Drive
Lincoln County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two drivers were hurt in a two-vehicle crash on Highway U east of Alpine Drive in Lincoln County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. The patrol said the collision occurred on October 23, 2026, at 1:55 p.m.
According to the Highway Patrol, a 2021 Ford F-150 was traveling eastbound when it collided with a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze headed westbound on Highway U.
The driver of the F-150, a 23-year-old man from O'Fallon, Missouri, sustained minor injuries, the patrol reported. The driver of the Cruze, a 27-year-old man from Troy, Missouri, also suffered minor injuries. Both men were transported for medical treatment, according to the Highway Patrol.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C and is being investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, which assigned the incident report number 260449634.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash, and details regarding the cause remain under review.
This report may be updated as the Missouri State Highway Patrol releases additional 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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