Injury Crash
Two Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on US 62 Near Risco
Incident record
July 10, 2026
4:31 p.m.
US 62
Risco, New Madrid County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 87°F · 12 mph wind
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A two-vehicle crash on US 62 just east of Risco left two men injured, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at 4:31 p.m. on July 10, about a quarter mile east of Risco in New Madrid County, per the Highway Patrol's online crash report. A 2025 Freightliner was traveling northbound when it collided with a 2026 Chevrolet Trax traveling eastbound, the report states.
A 45-year-old man from Steele, Missouri, sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Highway Patrol. A 62-year-old man from New Madrid, Missouri, sustained moderate injuries and was also taken for treatment, the report says.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop E is investigating the crash, which was logged under incident number 260289863.
This report is based on preliminary information from law enforcement. Details may 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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