Injury Crash

Juvenile Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash North of Branson

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 24, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 24, 2026

Time

9:30 a.m.

Roadway

Buchanan Road

Location

Branson, Taney County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A juvenile driver suffered minor injuries after a single-vehicle crash on Buchanan Road about a mile north of Branson, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.

The crash happened on the morning of September 24, 2026, at approximately 9:30 a.m., the report states. A 2022 Audi A4 was traveling westbound on Buchanan Road at the time of the incident, patrol records show.

The juvenile behind the wheel sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Highway Patrol. No other vehicles were involved in the crash, and no fatalities were reported.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D investigated the crash, which is documented under incident report number 260406963.

This report will 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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