Injury Crash
Five Hurt, Two Juveniles Seriously Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash on US 65 in Benton County
Incident record
August 3, 2026
1:13 p.m.
US 65 at Route BB
Benton County, MO
Missouri
3
5 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A three-vehicle crash on US 65 at Route BB in Benton County left five people injured on the afternoon of August 3, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol reported the collision occurred around 1:13 p.m. and involved a southbound 2017 Dodge Journey, a northbound 2017 Ford Explorer, and a westbound 2009 Dodge Ram 1500.
Among those injured were three juvenile occupants, two of whom sustained serious injuries and one who suffered moderate injuries, all of whom were transported for medical treatment, the patrol said. A 37-year-old woman from Warsaw was also seriously injured and taken for treatment, while a 44-year-old man from Kansas City sustained minor injuries and was transported as well.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop A responded to the scene and is investigating the crash, which was documented under incident number 260327008. No fatalities were reported in connection with the collision.
Details surrounding how the crash unfolded have not been fully released. This report will be updated as officials provide more information.
Related resources
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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