Injury Crash

Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash West of Forsyth

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 29, 2026

Time

5:30 a.m.

Roadway

US-160

Location

Forsyth, Taney County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A driver suffered moderate injuries early Thursday after a single-vehicle crash on US-160 about four miles west of Forsyth, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash happened around 5:30 a.m. local time and involved a 1992 Chevrolet 1500 pickup that was traveling westbound on the highway, the Highway Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported involved.

The driver was transported for medical treatment following the collision, according to the agency's report. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D is handling the investigation, which is identified in agency records as crash incident 260457867.

This report is based on preliminary information released by investigators. Details may be updated as the Missouri State Highway Patrol provides further 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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