Injury Crash

Two-Vehicle Crash on MO-87 in Moniteau County Leaves One Injured

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 9, 2026

Time

5:02 p.m.

Roadway

MO-87 at Roache St

Location

California, Moniteau County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A crash involving two vehicles traveling in the same direction left one man injured on MO-87 at Roache St in Moniteau County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report for incident 260425873.

The Patrol reported the collision occurred on Oct. 9, 2026, at 5:02 p.m. local time and involved a 2008 Ford Edge and a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox, both northbound on MO-87 at the time.

A 62-year-old man from California, Missouri, who was driving one of the vehicles, sustained minor injuries in the crash, the Patrol said. He was transported to a medical facility for treatment. No fatalities were reported, and one injury was confirmed in connection with the crash.

The case falls under the jurisdiction of Troop F, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, which is handling the investigation.

Further details about the circumstances leading up to the crash have not been released. This report will be updated as officials provide more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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Legal context
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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