Injury Crash
Two-Vehicle Crash on 15th Street Injures Caruthersville Man
Incident record
September 21, 2026
7:10 p.m.
15th Street at Davis Ave
Caruthersville, Pemiscot County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash at the intersection of 15th Street and Davis Avenue in Caruthersville left one man with moderate injuries, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The collision occurred on Sept. 21, 2026, at about 7:10 p.m., the Patrol said. A 2022 Dodge Durango traveling westbound and a 2020 Nissan Altima traveling eastbound were involved, according to the agency's online crash report.
A 49-year-old male driver from Caruthersville sustained moderate injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. No other injuries or fatalities were noted in connection with the crash, which is identified in Patrol records as incident number 260403499.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop E is handling the investigation into the crash, which took place in Pemiscot County. Further details about the circumstances leading up to the collision have not yet been released.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release additional details.
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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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