Injury Crash

Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash North of Gainesville

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 25, 2026

Time

11:50 p.m.

Roadway

County Road 310

Location

Gainesville, Ozark County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A driver suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on County Road 310 about one mile north of Gainesville, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop G.

The crash occurred late on October 25, 2026, just before midnight, the patrol's online crash report states. A 2014 Jeep Wrangler was traveling north on County Road 310 when the vehicle was involved in the wreck, authorities said.

The driver, whose identity has not been released, sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. No other vehicles were reported involved in the incident.

The crash remains under investigation by Troop G. Further details, including the specific cause of the crash, have not yet been released.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials provide additional details.

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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