Injury Crash

Oklahoma City Man Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway 265 in Branson West

By Nationwide Report StaffJuly 20, 2026 at 5:40 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

July 20, 2026

Time

5:40 p.m.

Roadway

Highway 265 at Highway 76

Location

Branson West, Stone County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

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A 69-year-old driver from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was injured on July 20, 2026, when the pickup truck he was driving crashed on Highway 265 south of Highway 76 near Branson West, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred around 5:40 p.m., the Patrol's report states. The driver was traveling southbound in a 2021 RAM 2500 when the single-vehicle crash occurred, authorities said.

The driver sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Highway Patrol. No other vehicles were reported to be involved.

Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene and is investigating the crash, which has been logged under incident number 260305746.

This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details 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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