Injury Crash

Juvenile Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash South of Springfield

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 18, 2026 at 1:05 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

August 18, 2026

Time

1:05 a.m.

Roadway

South Avenue at South Farm Road 157

Location

Springfield, Greene County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A juvenile passenger suffered minor injuries early Tuesday when a single vehicle crashed south of Springfield, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash happened at 1:05 a.m. at South Avenue and South Farm Road 157, about 1.5 miles south of Springfield, the Patrol said. A 2006 Kia Spectra was traveling southbound at the time of the crash, according to the report.

The juvenile occupant sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. No other injuries or fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.

The incident, logged under case number 260349208, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D, which covers the Springfield area. Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers responded to and investigated the crash.

No further details about the cause of the crash have been released.

This report may 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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