Injury Crash

Two-Vehicle Crash in St Charles County Injures Driver

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 17, 2026

Time

1:55 p.m.

Roadway

MO-N at S Point Prairie Rd

Location

St Charles County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A crash involving a semi-truck and a passenger car left one driver with minor injuries on MO-N at South Point Prairie Road in St Charles County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The collision occurred at 1:55 p.m. on August 17, 2026, the Patrol reported. Investigators said a 2022 Western Star 4700 was traveling eastbound when it collided with a 2017 Chevrolet Impala heading southbound.

A 73-year-old male driver sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Patrol's report. No fatalities were reported, and the incident is classified as an injury crash.

The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation, records show.

This report is based on the Patrol's online crash report, identified as incident 260348520. Details may be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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Legal context
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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