Injury Crash

Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash East of Ozark

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 20, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 20, 2026

Time

1:30 p.m.

Roadway

MO-JJ

Location

Ozark, Christian County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A driver suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on MO-JJ about two miles east of Ozark, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash happened around 1:30 p.m. on September 20, 2026, the Patrol reported. A 2007 Dodge Ram was traveling north on MO-JJ at the time of the incident, per the agency's online crash report.

The driver was transported for medical treatment after sustaining minor injuries, the Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.

Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene and is handling the investigation, identified under incident number 260401922.

Details surrounding the cause of the crash have not been released. This report will be updated as officials provide additional 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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