Injury Crash

Dump Truck Driver Seriously Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash North of Branson

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 6, 2026 at 7:55 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 6, 2026

Time

7:55 a.m.

Roadway

MO-248

Location

Branson, Taney County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A 55-year-old man from Forsyth was seriously injured Tuesday morning when the dump truck he was driving crashed on MO-248 about two miles north of Branson, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred around 7:55 a.m. on MO-248, within the patrol's Troop D jurisdiction, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said in a preliminary online crash report. The agency reported that only one vehicle was involved, a 2025 Mack dump truck that was traveling north at the time of the crash.

The driver sustained serious injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. No other vehicles or occupants were reported involved in the incident.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. Further details about the circumstances leading up to the crash have not been released.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release additional details.

Source: Reported by MSHP

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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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