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Branson West Man Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway DD

By Nationwide Report Staff
Map showing Branson West, Stone County, MO
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 26, 2026

Time

1:30 a.m.

Roadway

Highway DD

Location

Branson West, Stone County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A 36-year-old Branson West man suffered moderate injuries early Sunday when the vehicle he was driving crashed on Highway DD south of town, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The patrol reported the crash occurred at 1:30 a.m. on July 26, 2026, about two miles south of Branson West. The driver was operating a 2006 Pontiac Torrent traveling southbound at the time of the crash, the report states.

According to the Highway Patrol, the driver sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment following the single-vehicle crash. No other vehicles were reported involved, and no fatalities resulted from the incident.

The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D and was investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, which logged the incident under report number 260314652.

Details surrounding the events leading up to the crash have not been released. This report will be updated as officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol provide additional information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
Related resources
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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