Injury Crash

One Hurt After Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway C Near Strafford

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 17, 2026 at 5:05 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 17, 2026

Time

5:05 p.m.

Roadway

Highway C

Location

Strafford, Greene County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A Springfield woman suffered minor injuries following a two-vehicle crash on Highway C about two miles north of Strafford, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The patrol said the crash happened on October 17, 2026, at approximately 5:05 p.m. and involved a 2022 Acura MDX and a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox, both traveling eastbound at the time.

A 45-year-old female driver sustained minor injuries in the collision and was transported for medical treatment, the patrol reported. No fatalities were reported, and the extent of injuries to the other driver was not detailed in the available report.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D is investigating the crash, which was logged under incident number 260441189.

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

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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