Injury Crash

Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash South of Buffalo on US 65

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

November 6, 2026

Time

7:45 a.m.

Roadway

US 65

Location

Buffalo, 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 in a single-vehicle crash on US 65 about eight miles south of Buffalo, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash happened the morning of Nov. 6, 2026, at approximately 7:45 a.m., the agency reported. A 2014 GMC Sierra was traveling northbound on US 65 in Dallas County when the incident occurred, according to the preliminary report.

The vehicle's lone occupant sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol, operating under Troop D jurisdiction, is investigating the crash, which has been logged under incident number 260469292.

Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash have not been fully released. This report may be updated as the Missouri State Highway Patrol provides additional information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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Legal context
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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