Injury Crash
Two-Vehicle Crash on MO-7 in Benton County Leaves One Driver Injured
Incident record
August 8, 2026
3:30 p.m.
MO-7 at Karrs Park Avenue
Benton County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A two-vehicle crash on MO-7 at Karrs Park Avenue in Benton County left one driver with minor injuries on the afternoon of Aug. 8, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The Patrol's preliminary online crash report indicates the collision occurred around 3:30 p.m. and involved a 2024 RAM 2500 PRO-MASTER traveling southbound and a 2002 Ford E-250 traveling eastbound.
A 40-year-old male driver from Lincoln, Missouri, sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. Details on which vehicle he was operating were not specified in the preliminary report.
The crash, logged under incident number 260335337, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop A. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances that led to the collision.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
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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