Injury Crash
Two Trucks Collide on Route K Near Nevada, One Injured
Incident record
October 26, 2026
3:15 p.m.
Route K
Nevada, Vernon County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A two-vehicle crash on Route K just east of Nevada left one man with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The collision happened at 3:15 p.m. on October 26, 2026, about a mile outside Nevada in Vernon County, the Patrol reported. A 2003 Ford F250 was traveling east while a 2010 Ford F250 was headed west when the two pickups collided, per the report.
The driver of one truck, a 64-year-old man from Sheldon, Missouri, suffered minor injuries in the crash, the Patrol said. No fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation.
This report will be updated as officials release additional 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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