Injury Crash

Two-Vehicle Crash Near Essex Leaves Dexter Man Injured

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 5, 2026 at 2:50 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 5, 2026

Time

2:50 p.m.

Roadway

US 60

Location

Essex, Stoddard County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Slight rain · 93°F · 0.06 in precip · 8 mph wind

Report

A crash involving two vehicles on US 60 near Essex left one driver with moderate injuries Saturday afternoon, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The patrol reported that the collision, logged as incident 260379274, occurred at approximately 2:50 p.m. on US 60 about a half mile north of Essex in Stoddard County. The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop E.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report, a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling southbound at the time it collided with a 2023 Dodge Charger heading eastbound. A 52-year-old man from Dexter, MO, who was driving one of the vehicles, sustained moderate injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the patrol said.

Weather data for the time and location of the crash showed light rain falling, with a temperature around 93 degrees Fahrenheit and winds near 8 mph.

No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash. The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to document the incident through its official crash reporting system.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP

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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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