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Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on MO 38 West of Marshfield

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 1, 2026

Time

1:15 p.m.

Roadway

MO 38 mile marker 6.5 miles west of Marshfield

Location

Marshfield, Webster County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Light drizzle · 68°F · 0.02 in precip · 17 mph wind

Report

Report body

A driver suffered minor injuries Saturday afternoon when a vehicle crashed on MO 38 about 6.5 miles west of Marshfield, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash, investigated by Patrol Troop D, involved a single vehicle — a 2005 Buick Rendezvous traveling westbound at the time, per the Highway Patrol's preliminary online crash report.

The driver was transported for medical treatment following the crash, the Patrol said. No other injuries or fatalities were reported, and only one vehicle was involved.

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

The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. This report may be updated as officials release additional 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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