Injury Crash

California Woman Seriously Injured in Semi Crash Near Clarksburg

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 8, 2026

Time

8:55 p.m.

Roadway

Highway 50 at Route H

Location

Clarksburg, Moniteau County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

Injuries reported

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Moniteau County Sheriff's Office

Report

Report body

A 52-year-old California, Missouri woman was seriously injured Wednesday night after her car collided with a semi truck on Highway 50, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The Patrol said the woman was driving a 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser west on Highway 50 at the intersection with Route H, just south of Clarksburg, when the crash occurred around 8:55 p.m.

The collision involved the PT Cruiser and a semi truck, though further details on the sequence of events have not been released. The woman sustained serious injuries as a result of the crash, according to available information.

No other injuries or fatalities were reported in connection with the two-vehicle crash. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.

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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