Injury Crash
Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 77 South of Chaffee Leaves One Driver Injured
Incident record
August 11, 2026
3:40 p.m.
Missouri Highway 77 at County Road 252
Chaffee, Scott County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 94°F · 6 mph wind
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A crash involving a semi-truck and a pickup truck on Missouri Highway 77 near Chaffee left one driver with minor injuries, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop E.
The crash occurred at approximately 3:40 p.m. on August 11, 2026, at the intersection of Highway 77 and County Road 252, about two miles south of Chaffee, the Patrol reported.
According to the Patrol, a 2024 Kenworth W900L and a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado were both traveling northbound at the time of the collision. Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.
An 81-year-old male driver from Brodnax, Virginia, sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. No other injuries were reported, and no fatalities resulted from the incident.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. This report will be updated as additional details become available from investigators.
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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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