Injury Crash
Union Star Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on US 169
Incident record
September 8, 2026
5:00 p.m.
US 169
Union Star, Dekalb County, MO
Missouri
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1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A driver suffered moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash on US 169 at the city limits of Union Star, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred on Sept. 8, 2026, at approximately 5 p.m., the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report states. A 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling eastbound on US 169 at the time of the incident, according to the patrol.
The driver was transported for medical treatment after sustaining moderate injuries, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported. No other vehicles were involved in the crash.
The incident, logged under crash report number 260384726, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop H and remains under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
This report will 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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