Injury Crash
Two-Vehicle Crash on Lake Viking Terrace Injures Gallatin Man
Incident record
October 16, 2026
8:14 a.m.
Lake Viking Terrace at West Main St
Altamont, Daviess County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash between two pickup trucks north of West Main Street near Altamont left one driver with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The collision occurred on the morning of October 16, 2026, on Lake Viking Terrace, about three miles west of Altamont in Daviess County, the Highway Patrol reported. A 2013 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling northbound while a 2003 GMC Sierra was headed southbound when the two vehicles collided, per the agency's report.
A 71-year-old male driver from Gallatin sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol said. One other occupant was involved in the crash, which Troop H of the Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating under incident number 260439037.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
This report will be updated as officials release more information.
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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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