Injury Crash

Juvenile Driver Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash at Taney County Highway Junction

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 18, 2026

Time

5:55 p.m.

Roadway

Highway 76 at Highway 125

Location

Taney County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A two-vehicle crash near the intersection of Highway 76 and Highway 125 in Taney County left a juvenile driver with moderate injuries on the evening of August 18, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred at approximately 5:55 p.m., about one mile west of the Highway 76 and Highway 125 junction, per the Patrol's preliminary online crash report. Troopers with Troop D responded to the scene.

The Patrol's report indicates a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva was traveling southbound at the time of the crash, while a 2019 Ford F250 was traveling westbound. The two vehicles collided at the intersection area, though the Patrol's preliminary report does not specify additional details about how the crash unfolded.

A juvenile driver involved in the crash sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash, which involved a total of two vehicles.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is listed as the investigating agency for the incident, cataloged under crash report number 260350285.

This report is based on preliminary information released by 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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