Injury Crash

Two Juveniles Seriously Injured in St. Francois County Crash on Route AA

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 16, 2026

Time

4:21 p.m.

Roadway

Route AA at Thomas Road

Location

St Francois County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Light drizzle · 55°F · 17 mph wind

Report

Report body

Two juveniles were seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on Route AA at Thomas Road in St. Francois County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. The crash occurred at approximately 4:21 p.m. on October 16, 2026.

According to the Highway Patrol, a 2019 RAM 1500 was traveling westbound on Route AA when it collided with another vehicle traveling eastbound. The identity and details of the eastbound vehicle have not been specified in the report.

A juvenile driver and a juvenile occupant both sustained serious injuries in the crash and were transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. No fatalities were reported, and the incident has been logged as an injury crash involving two vehicles.

Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time of the crash, according to weather data.

Troop C of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene and is handling the investigation, which is identified by crash report number 260439794.

This report will be updated as officials release more information about the crash.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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Legal context
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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