Injury Crash
Waverly Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on US 24
Incident record
August 30, 2026
3:00 a.m.
US 24 at 7th Street
Waverly, Lafayette County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A single-vehicle crash on US 24 at 7th Street in Waverly left one person with moderate injuries early Sunday, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred around 3:00 a.m. and involved a 2009 Pontiac G8 that was traveling westbound at the time, the patrol's online crash report states. The vehicle's occupant was injured and transported for medical treatment, authorities said.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop A is handling the investigation into the crash, which took place in Lafayette County. The incident has been logged under report number 260367842.
No other vehicles were reported involved, and the extent of the injuries has been described only as moderate at this stage. Authorities have not released further details on the sequence of events leading up to the crash.
This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may 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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