Injury Crash
Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on MO-76 Near Shell Knob
Incident record
October 25, 2026
7:53 a.m.
MO-76
Shell Knob, Barry County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A driver suffered minor injuries early Sunday morning after a single-vehicle crash on MO-76 about five miles northeast of Shell Knob, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred around 7:53 a.m. on October 25, 2026, and involved a 2020 Kia Optima traveling east on the highway, the patrol's online crash report states. The driver was transported for medical treatment following the collision, authorities said.
No other vehicles were reported involved in the incident, which falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D. The Missouri State Highway Patrol logged the crash under incident report number 260452337.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash have not been released. This report may be updated as officials provide additional information.
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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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