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Marshfield Man Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash South of Lebanon

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 21, 2026

Time

12:01 a.m.

Roadway

Highway 5

Location

Lebanon, Laclede County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

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A 68-year-old Marshfield man suffered minor injuries early Tuesday when his vehicle crashed on Highway 5 about 10 miles south of Lebanon, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The patrol said the driver was traveling northbound in a 2023 Subaru Outback when the single-vehicle crash occurred around 12:01 a.m. on July 21. The incident, identified in patrol records as case number 260306115, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop I.

The driver was transported for medical treatment following the crash, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported. No other vehicles were involved, and no fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation into the crash.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release more 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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