Injury Crash
Two Women Seriously Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash on US 24 East of Salisbury
Incident record
August 4, 2026
5:17 p.m.
US 24
Salisbury, Chariton County, MO
Missouri
3
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two women were seriously injured in a three-vehicle crash on US 24 about four miles east of Salisbury, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The collision was reported at 5:17 p.m. on August 4, 2026, in Chariton County.
According to a preliminary Highway Patrol crash report, the vehicles involved included a 2023 Kia Forte and a 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee, both traveling eastbound, along with a westbound 2019 Dodge Caravan.
An 18-year-old woman from Salisbury and a 55-year-old woman from Moberly, both drivers, sustained serious injuries in the crash and were transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop B is handling the investigation into the collision.
This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release more information.
Related resources
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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