Injury Crash
Waynesville Woman Injured in Cole County Crash, Taken to MU Hospital
Incident record
May 2, 2026
8:00 p.m.
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Waynesville, Cole County, MO
Missouri
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1 injured
None reported
Capitol Police
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A woman from Waynesville sustained injuries in a crash in Cole County on Saturday evening, according to information released about the incident.
The woman was transported to MU Hospital for treatment following the crash. Specific details about the circumstances of the collision, including the number of vehicles involved and the exact location within the county, have not been released.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
This report is based on limited information currently available. 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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