Injury Crash
Gainesville Man Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Bakersfield
Incident record
October 22, 2026
1:00 p.m.
MO 142
Bakersfield, Ozark County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 44-year-old Gainesville man suffered moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash on MO 142 about a mile east of Bakersfield, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The patrol reported the crash happened at 1:00 p.m. on Oct. 22, 2026, involving a 2006 GMC Envoy that was traveling westbound at the time. The driver was the only occupant listed in the report.
Following the crash, the driver was transported to receive medical treatment for injuries described as moderate, the patrol said. No other vehicles were reported involved in the incident.
Troop G of the Missouri State Highway Patrol investigated the crash, which was logged under incident number 260447945.
This report will be updated as officials release more information.
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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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