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Two-Vehicle Crash South of Kirksville Leaves One With Minor Injuries

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 20, 2026

Time

4:45 p.m.

Roadway

MO-11

Location

Kirksville, Adair County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

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A crash on MO-11 about one mile south of Kirksville left a 22-year-old man with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The collision happened on July 20, 2026, at approximately 4:45 p.m., the Patrol said. Two vehicles were involved: a 1988 Dodge 1500 and a 2008 Volvo XC90, both traveling eastbound at the time of the crash, per the report.

The injured driver, a Kirksville resident, sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. No fatalities were reported in the incident.

The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop B and is documented under Missouri State Highway Patrol incident number 260305668.

This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may 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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