Injury Crash

One Seriously Injured in Early-Morning Single-Vehicle Crash Near Vienna

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 22, 2026

Time

1:30 a.m.

Roadway

County Road 302 at Highway 63

Location

Vienna, Maries County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Maries County Sheriff's Office

Report

Report body

A single-vehicle crash on County Road 302 near Vienna left one occupant seriously injured early Tuesday, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report.

The crash happened just after 1:30 a.m. on County Road 302, about half a mile east of Highway 63, in Maries County, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported. A 2008 Chevrolet Impala was involved in the incident, which authorities say resulted in one occupant sustaining serious injuries, according to a KMIZ report.

A 16-year-old passenger was also present in the vehicle at the time of the crash, according to the fact bullets provided by investigators. It has not been specified whether the teen sustained any injuries.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. No additional vehicles were reported to be involved, and the incident has been classified as an injury crash by authorities.

This report will be updated as officials release more information about the crash and the individuals involved.

Source: Reported by MO - KMIZ TV
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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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