Injury Crash
Two-Vehicle Crash on MO-PP West of Poplar Bluff Injures Two
Incident record
October 9, 2026
7:45 p.m.
MO-PP mile marker 1 mile west
Poplar Bluff, Butler County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Report body
A crash involving two vehicles on MO-PP west of Poplar Bluff left a driver and a juvenile passenger with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.
The Patrol reported that the collision occurred the evening of October 9, 2026, at approximately 7:45 p.m., about one mile west of Poplar Bluff in Butler County. A 2012 Chevrolet Impala traveling eastbound and a 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander traveling westbound were involved, per the report.
A 43-year-old female driver from Poplar Bluff sustained minor injuries in the crash, the Patrol said. A juvenile occupant also suffered minor injuries. No fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop E is handling the investigation, identified in records as crash incident number 260430223.
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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