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Four Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on MO 13 North of Springfield

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 16, 2026

Time

8:24 p.m.

Roadway

MO 13

Location

Springfield, Greene County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

4 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

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Four people suffered minor injuries when a car left the roadway on MO 13 about 10 miles north of Springfield, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash happened at approximately 8:24 p.m. on July 16, 2026, in Greene County, the Patrol's online crash report states. A 2002 Buick LeSabre was traveling southbound on MO 13 when the incident occurred, according to the report.

All four occupants of the vehicle were transported for medical treatment after sustaining minor injuries, the Patrol said. Those aboard included two juveniles, a 28-year-old woman from Clever, Missouri, who was driving, and a 31-year-old man from Springfield, according to the crash report.

No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D investigated the incident.

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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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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