Injury Crash

Juvenile Driver Seriously Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway Y Near Bloomfield

By Nationwide Report StaffJuly 15, 2026 at 1:35 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

July 15, 2026

Time

1:35 p.m.

Roadway

Highway Y

Location

Bloomfield, Stoddard County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Light drizzle · 86°F · 0.02 in precip · 5 mph wind

Report

A juvenile driver suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash on Highway Y about three miles north of Bloomfield, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash happened at approximately 1:35 p.m. on July 15, 2026, the Patrol said. A westbound 2003 Chevrolet Silverado and an eastbound 2016 International commercial vehicle were involved, according to the report.

The juvenile driver sustained serious injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.

Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time of the crash, according to weather data.

The crash falls under Troop E jurisdiction, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating. The incident is catalogued under crash report number 260297155.

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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