Injury Crash

Union Woman Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on Whiskey Creek Road

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 12, 2026

Time

7:28 p.m.

Roadway

Whiskey Creek Road at MO-BB

Location

Franklin County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A 60-year-old Union woman suffered moderate injuries Monday evening in a two-vehicle crash on Whiskey Creek Road west of MO-BB in Franklin County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred at approximately 7:28 p.m. on October 12, 2026, per a preliminary online crash report filed by the Patrol. Investigators say a 2026 Kia Sportage was traveling westbound when it collided with a 2000 Dodge Dakota heading eastbound on the same roadway.

The Patrol's report indicates the woman involved sustained moderate injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash, and the Patrol listed one injury total among the occupants involved.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop C is handling the investigation under incident number 260434656. Further details regarding the circumstances of the collision, including any contributing factors, have not been released.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials provide additional details.

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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