Injury Crash

Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on US-160 in Walnut Shade

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 30, 2026 at 8:15 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 30, 2026

Time

8:15 a.m.

Roadway

US-160

Location

Walnut Shade, Taney County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A driver suffered moderate injuries after a single-vehicle crash on US-160 in Walnut Shade, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The patrol said the crash happened at 8:15 a.m. on September 30, 2026, and involved a 2007 Chevrolet Aveo that was traveling west at the time. The incident falls under the jurisdiction of the patrol's Troop D.

The driver was transported for medical treatment following the crash, the patrol reported. No other vehicles were involved, and no fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is listed as the investigating agency for the crash, identified in patrol records as incident number 260415976.

This report will be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP

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Legal context

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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