Injury Crash
Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash South of Bakersfield
Incident record
August 25, 2026
6:45 a.m.
Highway 101
Bakersfield, Ozark County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 72°F · 6 mph wind
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A driver suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 101 about two miles south of Bakersfield, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.
The patrol said the crash happened around 6:45 a.m. on August 25, 2026, and involved a 2010 Ford Explorer traveling northbound. Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the driver was transported for medical treatment after sustaining minor injuries. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.
Troop G of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated the incident, which was logged under crash report number 260359714.
This report will be updated as officials release more 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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