Injury Crash

Juvenile Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash Southwest of Springfield

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 23, 2026 at 6:32 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 23, 2026

Time

6:32 a.m.

Roadway

SILO HILLS DR

Location

Springfield, Greene County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A juvenile driver suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Silo Hills Drive about a mile southwest of Springfield, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The patrol's online crash report states the crash happened on Sept. 23, 2026, at 6:32 a.m. A 2004 Honda Pilot was traveling northbound on Silo Hills Drive when the vehicle was involved in a wreck, patrol records show.

The driver, identified only as a juvenile, sustained minor injuries in the crash, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report. No other vehicles were reported involved, and the incident is listed as an injury crash affecting one person.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D is handling the investigation into the crash, logged under incident number 260405175.

Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash have not been fully released. This report may be updated as officials share additional 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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