Injury Crash

Two-Vehicle Crash South of Senath Injures Arkansas Woman

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 3, 2026

Time

3:50 p.m.

Roadway

US-412

Location

Senath, Dunklin 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 near Senath left one person with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The collision occurred on the afternoon of Sept. 3, 2026, on US-412 about three miles south of Senath, patrol records show. A 2023 GMC Terrain was traveling eastbound when it collided with a 2008 Ford F250 heading northbound, the highway patrol reported.

A 50-year-old woman from Truman, Arkansas, sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, according to the patrol's online crash report. No fatalities were reported in the incident.

The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop E of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, which is handling the investigation. The report is catalogued under crash incident number 260374592.

Details surrounding the circumstances of the collision, including any contributing factors, have not been released beyond the information contained in the patrol's initial report.

This report is based on preliminary information from 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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