Injury Crash
Lamar Man Seriously Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on US-160
Incident record
August 14, 2026
2:20 p.m.
US-160 mile marker 1 mile east of Lamar
Lamar, Barton County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Report body
A 25-year-old Lamar man was seriously injured Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash on US-160 about one mile east of Lamar, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol's preliminary online crash report states the collision occurred at approximately 2:20 p.m. on August 14, involving a 2018 Ford Escape traveling eastbound and a 2005 Kenworth T600 tractor traveling westbound.
The driver of the Ford Escape sustained serious injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the report indicates. No fatalities were reported in the crash, and one injury has been confirmed at this time.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop D, which has jurisdiction over the area, is handling the investigation into the crash, identified in patrol records as incident 260344003.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the collision, including the exact cause, have not been released. The Nationwide Report will provide updates as officials release more information about the crash and the condition of those involved.
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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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