Injury Crash

Ash Grove Man Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Willard

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 1, 2026

Time

6:00 a.m.

Roadway

W Farm Road 48

Location

Willard, Greene County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A 29-year-old Ash Grove man suffered moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash west of Willard, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash happened the morning of Oct. 1, 2026, on W Farm Road 48, about four miles west of Willard in Greene County, the Highway Patrol's online crash report states. The driver was traveling eastbound in a 2017 Toyota Tundra at the time of the incident.

The patrol reported that the driver was transported for medical treatment following the crash. No other vehicles were involved, and no fatalities were reported.

The case, logged as crash incident 260417372, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

This report will be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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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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