Injury Crash
Two Injured When Freightliner Crashes on Route A West of New London
Incident record
September 25, 2026
11:23 a.m.
Route A
New London, Ralls County, MO
Missouri
1
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two men were seriously injured Friday morning when a semi-truck crashed on Route A about three miles west of New London, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The Patrol's online crash report says a 2024 Freightliner Cascadia was traveling westbound on Route A at the time of the incident, which occurred at approximately 11:23 a.m. on Sept. 25, 2026, in Ralls County. The crash was investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop B under incident number 260408777.
According to the Patrol, a 40-year-old male driver and a 35-year-old male occupant both sustained serious injuries in the crash. Both men, who are from Arizona, were transported for medical treatment following the collision, the Patrol's report states.
Officials have not released additional details about how the single-vehicle crash occurred. The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the incident.
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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