Injury Crash

Van Buren Man Injured in Single-Truck Crash North of Wyatt

By Nationwide Report StaffJuly 24, 2026 at 1:09 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

July 24, 2026

Time

1:09 a.m.

Roadway

US 60/US 62

Location

Wyatt, Mississippi County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

An 81-year-old man from Van Buren, Missouri, suffered minor injuries early Friday when the truck he was driving crashed on US 60/US 62 about two miles north of Wyatt, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred at approximately 1:09 a.m. and involved a single vehicle, a 2006 Peterbilt truck 379 that was traveling northbound at the time, the Patrol's online crash report states.

The driver was the only person involved and sustained minor injuries, according to the Patrol. No further details on injury treatment were released.

The crash was investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop E, which covers the region including Mississippi County.

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

Source: Reported by MSHP

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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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