Injury Crash
Branson-Area Crash Leaves Ohio Man Seriously Injured
Incident record
October 2, 2026
9:08 p.m.
MO-265
Branson, Taney County, MO
Missouri
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1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 54-year-old man from Carrolton, Ohio, was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash on MO-265 about a mile east of Branson, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. The crash, logged as incident 260420141, happened the night of October 2, 2026, around 9:08 p.m.
According to the Highway Patrol, the man was driving a black 1972 Ford Mustang northbound on MO-265 when the vehicle was involved in the crash. No other vehicles were reported to be involved.
The driver suffered serious injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol's report states. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D is handling the investigation. Further details about the circumstances of the crash have not been released.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release additional details.
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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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