Injury Crash

Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash North of Willow Springs

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 22, 2026

Time

5:35 p.m.

Roadway

HWY 137

Location

Willow Springs, Texas County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Light drizzle · 73°F · 8 mph wind

Report

Report body

A driver suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on HWY 137 about seven miles north of Willow Springs, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The patrol said the crash happened on September 22, 2026, at approximately 5:35 p.m. A 2018 Jeep Renegade was traveling north on HWY 137 when the crash occurred, per the report.

Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.

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

Troop G of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated the incident, which has been logged under crash report number 260404750.

This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release more information.

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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