Injury Crash
Wappapello Woman Seriously Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway T
Incident record
September 16, 2026
5:20 p.m.
Highway T
Wappapello, Butler County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 38-year-old Wappapello woman suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash south of town, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at approximately 5:20 p.m. on September 16 along Highway T, about five miles south of Wappapello in Butler County, the Patrol's online crash report states. The report indicates the woman was driving a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse northbound at the time of the wreck.
According to the Patrol, the driver was hurt and transported to a hospital for treatment following the crash. No other vehicles were involved, and 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 listed as the investigating agency for the report, which was filed under incident number 260395856.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash have not been fully released. This report will be updated as officials provide 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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