Injury Crash

Forsyth Man Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on MO 176 Near Rockaway Beach

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 14, 2026 at 9:34 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

August 14, 2026

Time

9:34 p.m.

Roadway

MO 176

Location

Rockaway Beach, Taney County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A Forsyth man suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on MO 176 about one mile east of Rockaway Beach, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash was reported at 9:34 p.m. on August 14, 2026, and is being investigated by Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol under incident number 260344711, the agency said.

According to the patrol's preliminary crash report, a 2007 Kia Sedona was traveling westbound on MO 176 at the time of the crash. The driver, a 48-year-old man from Forsyth, sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the report states.

No other vehicles were involved, and there were no fatalities reported in connection with the crash, according to the Highway Patrol.

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

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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