Injury Crash

Bois D'Arc Man Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on MO 266 West of Springfield

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 3, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 3, 2026

Time

3:30 a.m.

Roadway

MO 266

Location

Springfield, Greene County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A 59-year-old Bois D'Arc man suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash early Thursday on MO 266, about one mile west of Springfield, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash occurred around 3:30 a.m. in Greene County, within the Patrol's Troop D jurisdiction, the report states. Investigators say the driver was operating a 2006 Ford F150 eastbound at the time of the crash.

The driver was the only occupant of the vehicle, according to the Patrol, and sustained minor injuries. No other vehicles were reported involved in the incident.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is listed as the investigating agency for the crash, cataloged under incident number 260373662.

This report will be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP

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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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