Injury Crash
Two Injured in Westbound Crash on Highway 72 Near Salem
Incident record
October 3, 2026
7:35 a.m.
HWY 72
Salem, Dent County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A two-vehicle crash on HWY 72 about four miles west of Salem left a juvenile driver and a 54-year-old woman with minor injuries on the morning of Oct. 3, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The report states the crash occurred at 7:35 a.m. and involved a 2014 Nissan Altima and a 2019 Hyundai Sonata, both traveling westbound on HWY 72 in Dent County at the time of the collision.
The juvenile driver sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. The 54-year-old female driver, a resident of Salem, also sustained minor injuries and was taken for medical care following the crash.
The incident falls under the jurisdiction of Troop I of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, which is handling the investigation.
This report will be updated as officials release more information about the crash.
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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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