Injury Crash
Two Seriously Injured in Moped-SUV Crash at US 62 and MO 153 in New Madrid County
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July 20, 2026
9:30 p.m.
US 62 at MO 153
New Madrid County, MO
Missouri
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2 injured
None reported
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Two people were seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of US 62 and MO 153 in New Madrid County, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred the night of July 20, 2026, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the report states. A KYMCO moped was traveling eastbound while a 2009 GMC Acadia was headed westbound when the two vehicles collided, according to the Patrol's account.
An 18-year-old woman from Risco, Missouri, and a 21-year-old man from Campbell, Missouri, both sustained serious injuries in the crash, the Patrol reported. Their specific roles as driver or passenger were not detailed in the preliminary report.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop E is investigating the crash, which has been logged under incident number 260305999.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the collision. Further details, including the circumstances leading up to the crash, have not yet 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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