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Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on US 65 North of Fair Grove

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 2, 2026

Time

9:42 p.m.

Roadway

US 65

Location

Fair Grove, Dallas County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A driver suffered minor injuries following a single-vehicle crash on US 65 about three miles north of Fair Grove, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash happened the night of August 2, 2026, at approximately 9:42 p.m., the Patrol's online crash report states. A 2002 Ford Escort was traveling southbound on US 65 at the time of the incident, according to the report.

The driver of the Escort sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.

The incident, logged by the Patrol as case number 260326287, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D. No further details about the cause of the crash have been released.

This report is based on information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release additional details.

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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