Injury Crash

Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on US 160 in Merriam Woods

By Nationwide Report StaffNovember 7, 2026 at 11:53 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

November 7, 2026

Time

11:53 a.m.

Roadway

US 160 at Route F

Location

Merriam Woods, Taney 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 US 160 at Route F in Merriam Woods, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash happened the morning of November 7, 2026, at approximately 11:53 a.m., the Highway Patrol report states. A 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling eastbound on US 160 when the crash occurred, patrol records indicate.

The driver sustained minor injuries and was taken for medical treatment, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. No other vehicles were reported involved, and no fatalities resulted from the crash.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D is handling the investigation into the incident, cataloged under report number 260471285.

This report will 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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