Injury Crash
Two Juveniles Injured in Head-On-Area Crash South of Alton
Incident record
October 17, 2026
12:25 p.m.
County Road 313
Alton, Oregon County, MO
Missouri
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2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two juveniles suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash on County Road 313 about ten miles south of Alton, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred on Oct. 17, 2026, at approximately 12:25 p.m., per the Patrol's online report. It involved a 2004 GMC pickup traveling southbound and a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe traveling northbound, the report states.
Both injured occupants were juveniles who sustained minor injuries and were transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
The case, identified as incident number 260440836, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop G and is being investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
This report is based on preliminary information released by investigators. Details may be updated as officials provide further 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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