Injury Crash
Two Salem Men Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway 32 in Dent County
Incident record
July 29, 2026
5:00 p.m.
HIGHWAY 32 at COUNTY ROAD 5020
Dent County, MO
Missouri
1
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Report body
Two young men from Salem were injured when the car they were riding in crashed on Highway 32 near County Road 5020 in Dent County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred on July 29, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., the Patrol's preliminary online crash report states. A 1998 Ford Contour was traveling westbound on Highway 32 at the time of the incident, according to the report.
The 18-year-old driver, a male from Salem, sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. A 19-year-old male occupant, also from Salem, suffered moderate injuries and was likewise taken for medical care, according to the report.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop I, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation under incident number 260319994.
This report will be updated as officials release more information.
Related resources
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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