Injury Crash

Two-Vehicle Crash on US-65 in Trenton Leaves One Driver With Minor Injuries

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 21, 2026

Time

1:30 p.m.

Roadway

US-65 at East 28th Street

Location

Trenton, Grundy County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A crash on US-65 at East 28th Street in Trenton left one driver with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The Patrol reported that the collision occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m. on August 21, 2026, involving a 2007 GMC Yukon traveling southbound and a 2006 Ford F150 traveling westbound. The crash took place in Grundy County and falls under the jurisdiction of Troop H.

A 77-year-old male driver from Trenton sustained minor injuries in the crash, the Patrol said. He was transported for medical treatment following the incident. No fatalities were reported, and the crash involved a total of two vehicles.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash, identified in its records under incident number 260354227. No further details about the cause of the collision have been released.

This report will be updated as officials release 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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