Injury Crash
Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 19 in Dent County Leaves Salem Woman Injured
Incident record
July 16, 2026
5:10 p.m.
HWY 19 at COUNTY ROAD 4150
Dent County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Moderate drizzle · 81°F · 0.03 in precip · 5 mph wind
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A two-vehicle crash on Highway 19 at County Road 4150 in Dent County left one driver with minor injuries on July 16, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The collision occurred at approximately 5:10 p.m. and involved a 2004 Dodge Dakota traveling westbound and a 2022 Ford Explorer traveling southbound, the Patrol reported.
A 55-year-old woman from Salem, Missouri, sustained minor injuries in the crash, according to the Patrol's report. No fatalities were reported, and the crash resulted in one injury among those involved.
Weather data for the time and location of the crash indicated moderate drizzle was falling, with a temperature around 81 degrees Fahrenheit and light winds.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is the investigating agency for the crash, listed under incident number 260299081.
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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