Injury Crash
Driver Seriously Injured in Single-Vehicle Utility Cart Crash on Highway 265 in Branson West
Incident record
September 7, 2026
9:20 a.m.
Highway 265
Branson West, Stone County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 75°F · 7 mph wind
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A driver suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash involving a utility cart on Highway 265 in Branson West, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash occurred at 5040 Highway 265 at approximately 9:20 a.m. on September 7, 2026, the Patrol reported. A 2022 Cricket SX3 utility cart was traveling westbound at the time of the incident, per the report.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.
The driver sustained serious injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported to be involved, and the incident has been logged under report number 260382173.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation. No further details on the cause of the crash have been released.
This report will be updated as additional information becomes available from investigating officials.
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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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