Injury Crash
Two Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on West Business 50 in Jefferson City
Incident record
July 30, 2026
5:35 p.m.
West Business 50 at Apache Trail
Jefferson City, Cole County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A two-vehicle crash on West Business 50 at Apache Trail left two people injured, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's preliminary online crash report.
The crash happened at 5:35 p.m. on July 30 in Cole County, the report states. A 2018 Dodge Challenger was traveling east on West Business 50 when it collided with a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe traveling west, according to the Highway Patrol.
A juvenile driver involved in the crash sustained minor injuries and refused transport for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. An 83-year-old man from Jefferson City, identified as the other driver, suffered moderate injuries and was transported for medical care, according to the report.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop F responded to the scene and is handling the investigation under crash incident number 260321501.
No fatalities were reported in the crash, which involved the two vehicles described above.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. 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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