Injury Crash
Two-Vehicle Crash at New Madrid Intersection Leaves One with Minor Injuries
Incident record
August 11, 2026
6:15 p.m.
US Highway 61 at Dawson Road
New Madrid, New Madrid County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 61 at Dawson Road in New Madrid left one driver with minor injuries, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred on Aug. 11, 2026, at approximately 6:15 p.m., the report states. A 1999 Ford Excursion was traveling westbound when it collided with a 2000 Ford F-150 heading southbound, according to the Patrol's account.
The driver, a 47-year-old man from Oran, Missouri, sustained minor injuries in the collision, the Highway Patrol reported. No fatalities were reported, and details on the second driver were not included in the preliminary report.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop E is investigating the crash, cataloged under incident number 260339932.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release further 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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