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Injury Crash

Five Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on Republic Road Near Springfield

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

June 25, 2026

Time

7:46 p.m.

Roadway

Republic Road

Location

Republic, Greene County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

5 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

Five people were injured Thursday evening when a car and a pickup truck collided on Republic Road just west of Springfield, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred at approximately 7:46 p.m. on June 25, 2026, involving a 2008 Mazda 3 traveling northbound and a 2024 GMC Sierra traveling eastbound, the Patrol's preliminary online crash report states. Troop D responded to the scene, located about a quarter mile west of Springfield.

According to the Patrol, all five occupants involved in the crash sustained minor injuries and were transported for medical treatment. Those injured included a 25-year-old male driver from Springfield, a 42-year-old male driver from Springfield, a 41-year-old female occupant from Springfield, and two juvenile occupants.

No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision. This report is based on preliminary information from the agency's online crash report, and details may be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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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