Injury Crash
Driver Seriously Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash East of Monett
Incident record
August 20, 2026
10:20 p.m.
Highway Z
Monett, Barry County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A driver suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Highway Z east of Monett, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash happened at approximately 10:20 p.m. on August 20, about four miles east of Monett in Barry County, the Patrol reported.
According to the crash report, a 2019 Nissan Frontier was traveling northbound on Highway Z when the vehicle was involved in the crash. No other vehicles were reported to be involved.
The driver sustained serious injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
The incident, logged under Missouri State Highway Patrol report number 260353450, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D. The Patrol has not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the crash.
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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