Injury Crash
Four-Vehicle Crash on MO 76 West of Goodhope Injures Two
Incident record
August 5, 2026
5:45 a.m.
MO 76
Goodhope, Douglas County, MO
Missouri
4
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A four-vehicle crash on MO 76 about five miles west of Goodhope left two drivers injured, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. The Patrol's Troop G, which has jurisdiction over the area, is investigating the collision, which occurred on Aug. 5, 2026.
According to the crash report, the vehicles involved included a 2002 Ford F350 traveling eastbound, along with a 2013 white Chevrolet pickup, a 2016 RAM 1500 and a 2008 Jeep Wrangler, all traveling westbound.
A 23-year-old male driver from Ava sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. A 74-year-old male driver, also from Ava, suffered moderate injuries and was likewise taken for treatment.
No fatalities were reported in the crash, which involved a total of four vehicles on the rural stretch of MO 76 in Douglas County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has not released additional details regarding the sequence of events leading to the collision. This report will be updated as officials release 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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