Two Seriously Injured, Three Others Hurt in Head-On Crash on U.S. 50 at Rissler Road Near Sedalia

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Branded Dunk Law Firm news card about the November 13, 2026, head-on crash on U.S. 50 at Rissler Road near Sedalia in Pettis County, Missouri, in which two people were seriously injured, with Highway Patrol-sourced facts and the phone number 888-551-3865. The background is an AI-generated editorial illustration, not the actual crash scene: an empty lit road at night.

PETTIS COUNTY, Mo. — Two people were seriously injured and three others were hurt in a two-vehicle, head-on crash on U.S. 50 at Rissler Road near Sedalia on Friday evening, November 13, 2026, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report as reported by ABC 17 News and KMMO.

The crash happened at 6:43 p.m., KMMO reported. According to the Patrol's report, a 2018 Ford Focus driven by a 41-year-old Kansas City woman was stopped at a stop sign when a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu driven by a 22-year-old Sedalia woman turned into its path and hit the Ford head-on, ABC 17 reported. KMMO's account of the same report says the Malibu turned left.

The Malibu's driver and a 25-year-old man riding with her had serious injuries. Two young children in the Malibu, ages 1 and 4, had minor injuries, as did the Ford's driver. All five were taken to hospitals; ABC 17 reported that the Sedalia woman was taken to University Hospital and the others to Bothwell Medical Center. It was not known whether the 22-year-old wore a seat belt; everyone else was using a safety device, according to the report. The sources reviewed do not name anyone and report no citation or charge. We wish everyone hurt a full recovery.

Questions after a serious crash? Call Dunk Law Firm at (888) 551-3865 for a free case review, 24/7.

Key Facts

  • Location: U.S. 50 at Rissler Road, near Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri
  • Date and time: Friday, November 13, 2026, 6:43 p.m. Central (MSHP report via KMMO)
  • Vehicles: A 2009 Chevrolet Malibu that turned into the path of a 2018 Ford Focus stopped at a stop sign; head-on impact (MSHP report via ABC 17 and KMMO)
  • Injuries: The Malibu's 22-year-old driver and a 25-year-old male passenger were seriously injured; two children, ages 1 and 4, and the Ford's 41-year-old driver had minor injuries
  • Deaths: None reported
  • Investigating agency: Missouri State Highway Patrol; no citation or charge reported

Sources checked as of November 14, 2026, 7:39 a.m. CST. This line is not the article's publication date.

Timeline of Official Statements and Reporting

  • Fri., Nov. 13, 6:43 p.m. Central: The Malibu and the Ford collide head-on at U.S. 50 and Rissler Road (MSHP report via KMMO).
  • Fri., Nov. 13, about 10:44 p.m. Central: ABC 17 News publishes the Patrol report details (reporting milestone).
  • Sat., Nov. 14: KMMO publishes its account of the Patrol report (reporting milestone).

What Makes This Crash Different

Five people in two cars were hurt, and two of them were seriously injured. One car was stopped at a stop sign when it was struck head-on, according to the Patrol report, so the Ford's driver was not moving at impact. People in the turning car, including the two children, were also hurt.

When several people are injured in one crash, the available insurance can be split among them, and passengers may have claims under more than one policy. Those questions depend on the policies and the full report, not on early news accounts.

Questions Investigators May Examine

  • Why the Malibu turned when it did, and what its driver could see of traffic on U.S. 50 and Rissler Road.
  • Exactly where each car was and how the intersection is controlled for each direction.
  • What each car's event data recorder shows about speed and braking.
  • Lighting and visibility at 6:43 p.m.

These are investigative questions, not allegations that any driver, agency or company caused the crash.

What Remains Unknown

  • The names of those hurt; the sources reviewed give only ages and hometowns.
  • The nature of the two serious injuries and the current condition of everyone hurt.
  • Whether any citation will follow; none was reported.
  • The direction each car was traveling; the two reports describe the turn slightly differently (ABC 17: "turned into its path"; KMMO: "turned left into the path").

Evidence to Preserve

  • Request the crash report when it is available (see below) and keep the report or case number.
  • Find out where each vehicle is. Vehicles can be held as evidence. A person with legal authority can ask that a vehicle be preserved before it is repaired, salvaged or destroyed, while respecting any law-enforcement hold.
  • Ask about video early. Tell investigators or a lawyer about businesses, traffic cameras or doorbell cameras near U.S. 50 and Rissler Road. Recordings can be overwritten. Do not enter restricted property to get them.
  • Passengers have their own claims. Passengers, including children, may be able to make claims under the policy of the car they were in and, depending on the facts, under another driver's policy. Keep each person's medical records separate.
  • Keep original photos, texts and witness contact details without editing them.
  • Keep medical, work and insurance records, including hospital bills, pay stubs, policies and claim letters.

Our guide on evidence that can disappear after a vehicle collision explains why preservation can matter before an investigation ends. Avoid public accusations, and do not post private family documents.

How to get the crash report. This crash was investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol; the report number was not given in the sources reviewed. The Patrol's crash-report page says to wait ten days after the crash investigation, then use its request form; the basic report is $6, mail payment must be a check or money order, and the Patrol warns of a backlog and extended delivery times. Photos and reconstruction materials have their own request routes.

What Injured People and Families Should Know

This is general information about Missouri law, not advice about anyone's claim, and it does not assume anyone is at fault.

How does fault work? Missouri follows pure comparative fault: any fault assigned to an injured person reduces the recovery in proportion, instead of cutting it off at a set percentage. The general rule comes from the Missouri Supreme Court's decision in *Gustafson v. Benda* (1983). Fault is decided on the evidence, and the sources we reviewed make no finding.

Is there a deadline? Yes. Missouri sets filing deadlines for injury claims, and the right one depends on the type of claim and who the claim is against. We have not stated a specific period here, because it should be confirmed for the person's situation. Claims involving government vehicles or property, and claims for a person who later dies from injuries, follow separate rules.

Who pays medical bills now? Health insurance, auto medical-payments coverage and the at-fault party's liability insurance can each play a role, and the order depends on the policies. Our guide Who pays medical bills while an injury claim is pending? explains the basics.

A catastrophic injury lawyer can explain these rules without assuming anyone is responsible. Before giving a recorded statement to any insurer or signing a release, understand what it covers. Claims for children usually need extra care before any settlement.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Ford was stopped. Does that decide fault? The Patrol report, as reported by ABC 17 and KMMO, says the Ford was stopped at a stop sign when the Malibu turned into its path. That is an early account; no citation was reported, and fault is decided on the full evidence. Missouri uses pure comparative fault, so any share of fault reduces recovery rather than barring it.

Can the passengers make claims? Possibly, depending on the facts and the policies involved. Passengers are not drivers, and their claims are evaluated separately.

How do I get the Patrol's report? The Highway Patrol says to wait ten days after the investigation and use its request form; the basic report is $6. See the crash report section above.

How Dunk Law Firm Can Help

A case review can help identify which records to request, what evidence may need preserving, which insurance policies to look at and who may have authority to act. It cannot establish fault or promise compensation before the facts are known.

Dunk Law Firm handles wrongful death, catastrophic injury and commercial vehicle cases. Our St. Louis office serves families in Sedalia, Pettis County and central Missouri and throughout Missouri, and the firm also serves clients statewide in Texas, Tennessee and Wisconsin, with offices in Houston, Memphis and Milwaukee. Dunk Law Firm does not contact families after a crash; if you have questions, reach out when you are ready.

For a free case review, call (888) 551-3865 or visit Dunk Law Firm. Help is available 24/7, with no upfront attorney fees. Ask about the written fee agreement and case expenses.

You do not need to have every document ready to ask an initial question.

Sources

Sources checked November 14, 2026, 7:39 a.m. CST.

  1. ABC 17 News: 5 people injured in Pettis County crash — published Nov. 13, 2026, about 10:44 p.m. Central (metadata 2026-11-14T04:44:34Z); cites the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report
  2. KMMO: Five injuries reported in accident near Sedalia — published Nov. 14, 2026; cites the Missouri State Highway Patrol report; independent station report
  3. Gustafson v. Benda (Mo. 1983) — comparative fault
  4. Missouri State Highway Patrol: Traffic crash reports

The images with this article are AI-generated editorial illustrations, not photographs of the actual scene.

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