Injury Crash
Two-Vehicle Crash on West Outer Road 55 Injures Imperial Woman
Incident record
September 21, 2026
1:03 p.m.
West Outer Road 55 at Miller Road
Jefferson County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash at the intersection of West Outer Road 55 and Miller Road in Jefferson County left one driver with minor injuries on Sept. 21, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The Patrol's preliminary online crash report states the collision occurred at 1:03 p.m. and involved a 2013 Ford Superduty traveling southbound and a 2021 Ford Explorer traveling eastbound. Investigators with the Patrol, operating under Troop C jurisdiction, responded to the scene.
A 40-year-old woman from Imperial, MO, sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. No fatalities were reported, and the extent of vehicle damage has not been detailed in the preliminary report.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision. No additional details about the drivers or contributing factors have been released.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report system. Details may 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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