Injury Crash
Juvenile Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on U.S. 160 Near Merriam Woods
Incident record
July 25, 2026
3:40 p.m.
U.S. 160
Merriam Woods, Taney County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash on U.S. 160 left a juvenile passenger with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The collision occurred at approximately 3:40 p.m. on July 25, 2026, one mile east of Merriam Woods in Taney County, the Patrol's online crash report states. The incident, logged as case number 260313635, was investigated by Troop D.
According to the Patrol, a 2005 Mazda Tribute was traveling eastbound on U.S. 160 when it was involved in a crash with a 2020 Nissan Rogue traveling westbound. Details on the specific manner of the collision have not been released.
The Patrol reported that a juvenile occupant sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported to a hospital for medical treatment. No other injuries or fatalities were reported among the two vehicles' occupants.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the crash. This report will be updated as officials release more information.
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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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