Injury Crash

Two-Vehicle Crash North of Coldwater Leaves One Injured

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 20, 2026

Time

2:05 p.m.

Roadway

US 67

Location

Coldwater, Madison County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A two-vehicle crash on US 67 about four miles north of Coldwater sent one person to the hospital with minor injuries, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash happened in Madison County on the afternoon of Oct. 20, 2026, around 2:05 p.m., the Patrol said. A 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe traveling westbound and a 2025 Chrysler Pacifica traveling southbound were involved in the collision, per the agency's preliminary online crash report.

A 70-year-old female occupant from Poplar Bluff sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. No fatalities were reported in connection with the incident, and details on injuries to other occupants, if any, have not been released.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol, operating in its Troop E coverage area, is handling the investigation into the crash. The incident has been logged under report number 260445141.

No further details about the cause of the crash or the sequence of events leading up to it have been released by investigators. This report will be updated as the Missouri State Highway Patrol releases additional 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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