Injury Crash
Two-Vehicle Crash on MO-72 West of Fredericktown Leaves One Injured
Incident record
October 6, 2026
11:20 a.m.
MO-72 mile marker 9 miles west
Fredericktown, Madison County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A two-vehicle crash on MO-72 about nine miles west of Fredericktown left one driver with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The collision occurred at approximately 11:20 a.m. on October 6, involving a 2010 Honda CR-V traveling westbound and a second vehicle also heading westbound, the Highway Patrol reported. Details on the second vehicle have not been released.
A 28-year-old male driver from Fredericktown sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Highway Patrol. No fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.
The crash is being investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop E, which logged the incident under crash report number 260424917.
No further details regarding the cause of the crash or the identity of the driver of the second vehicle have been released at this time.
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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