Injury Crash

One Hurt in Two-Vehicle Crash on MO-96 East of Avilla

By Nationwide Report StaffJuly 21, 2026 at 11:45 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

July 21, 2026

Time

11:45 a.m.

Roadway

MO-96 mile marker 0.4 miles east of County Road 20

Location

Avilla, Jasper County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

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Report

A crash on MO-96 east of Avilla left one person with moderate injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The collision happened at 11:45 a.m. on July 21, 2026, about 0.4 miles east of County Road 20 and roughly 2.5 miles east of Avilla in Jasper County, the patrol reported.

According to the crash report, a 2022 Dodge Ram and a 2012 GMC Terrain were both traveling eastbound on MO-96 when the crash occurred. One occupant sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the patrol said.

Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop D responded to and investigated the crash. No fatalities were reported.

This report is based on 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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