Injury Crash
Two Iowa Residents Injured in Benton County Crash Involving Pickup and Fifth Wheel
Incident record
July 4, 2026
10:52 a.m.
US 65 at Day Rd
Benton County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two people from Newton, Iowa, were injured in a two-vehicle crash on northbound US 65 at Day Road in Benton County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. The crash occurred on July 4, 2026, at approximately 10:52 a.m., the report states.
Patrol records indicate a 2022 RAM 1500 was traveling northbound when it collided with a 2005 Fleetwood Fifth Wheel that was stationary at the time.
The driver of the RAM 1500, a 57-year-old man from Newton, Iowa, sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. A 58-year-old woman, also from Newton, Iowa, who was an occupant in the vehicle, suffered moderate injuries as well and was transported for treatment.
No fatalities were reported in the crash, which fell under the jurisdiction of Troop A. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident, identified in its records as case number 260279520.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release further information.
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.
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