Injury Crash

Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash North of Springfield

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 21, 2026 at 6:40 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

August 21, 2026

Time

6:40 a.m.

Roadway

Farm Road 96

Location

Springfield, Greene 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 Farm Road 96 about a mile north of Springfield, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash happened the morning of Aug. 21, 2026, at approximately 6:40 a.m., the Highway Patrol said. A 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse was traveling westbound when it was involved in the wreck, per the report.

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

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D responded to the scene. The incident is documented under report number 260353594.

This report may 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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