Injury Crash
Two Pedestrians Seriously Injured in DeKalb County Crash on US-169
Incident record
August 21, 2026
4:10 p.m.
US-169 at RTE-E
Union Star, Dekalb County, MO
Missouri
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2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two pedestrians, including a juvenile, were seriously injured in a crash on US-169 near Route E, about five miles west of Union Star, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened at 4:10 p.m. on August 21, 2026, patrol records show. A 2015 Toyota 4Runner was traveling southbound on US-169 when it was involved in the collision, according to the Highway Patrol's online crash report.
Authorities said a 41-year-old man from Union Star and a juvenile pedestrian both sustained serious injuries in the crash. Both were transported for medical treatment, the patrol reported.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop H, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating. The agency's report identifies the incident by case number 260354516.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash. Further details, including the circumstances leading up to the collision, have not been released.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release additional details.
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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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