Injury Crash
Woman Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on MO-18 in Bates County
Incident record
August 15, 2026
7:25 p.m.
MO-18 at MO-Z
Adrian, Bates County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 56-year-old woman suffered moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash on MO-18 at MO-Z in Bates County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash happened at approximately 7:25 p.m. on Aug. 15, 2026, the patrol reported. A 2003 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling westbound on MO-18 at the time of the crash, according to the highway patrol's report.
The female occupant sustained moderate injuries in the crash, the patrol said. No other vehicles were reported to be involved, and no fatalities resulted from the incident.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop A and is being investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
This report is based on preliminary information from 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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