Injury Crash

Lamar Man Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on US-160

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

November 2, 2026

Time

3:45 a.m.

Roadway

US-160

Location

Lamar, Barton County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A 29-year-old Lamar man suffered minor injuries early Monday when the vehicle he was driving crashed on US-160 about seven miles west of Lamar, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred around 3:45 a.m. and involved a single vehicle, a 2000 Ford Expedition that was traveling westbound at the time, the Highway Patrol's online crash report states.

The driver, whose name has not been released, was treated for minor injuries, according to the agency. No other vehicles were reported involved, and no fatalities resulted from the crash.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D is handling the investigation into the incident, cataloged under report number 260463501.

This report is based on preliminary information released by investigators. Details may be updated as officials provide further 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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