Injury Crash

Brookfield Woman Seriously Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash North of Keytesville

By Nationwide Report Staff
Map showing Keytesville, Chariton County, MO
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 23, 2026

Time

7:00 a.m.

Roadway

Route C

Location

Keytesville, Chariton County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Chariton County Sheriff's Office

Report

Report body

A 31-year-old Brookfield woman suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash Friday morning on Route C in Chariton County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred approximately 12 miles north of Keytesville, the Patrol reported. Troopers said the woman was driving a 2016 Ford F-150 eastbound on Route C when the pickup left the roadway on the right side.

One vehicle and one occupant were involved in the crash, which resulted in one reported injury and no fatalities, per the Patrol's report.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is the agency of record for the crash investigation.

This report will be updated as officials release more information.

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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