Injury Crash
Two Vehicles Collide on MO-72 West of Jackson, One Injured
Incident record
September 30, 2026
4:30 p.m.
MO-72
Jackson, Cape Girardeau County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A two-vehicle crash on MO-72 about a mile west of Jackson left one person injured, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash happened on September 30, 2026, at approximately 4:30 p.m., per the Highway Patrol. A 2013 Ford F150 was traveling westbound when it collided with a 2016 Jeep Compass heading eastbound, the agency reported.
An 80-year-old woman from Cape Girardeau sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Highway Patrol. No fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop E, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation. The report, listed under incident number 260416907, did not specify additional details about the conditions leading up to the collision.
Further information regarding the circumstances of the crash has not been released. This report may be updated as officials provide additional details.
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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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