Injury Crash
One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash Near Fairview on Norway Road
Incident record
August 20, 2026
5:32 p.m.
Norway Road at Walleye Road
Fairview, Newton County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash at the junction of Norway Road and Walleye Road, about two miles north of Fairview, sent one driver to the hospital on August 20, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The Patrol's preliminary crash report, filed under incident number 260353118, states the collision occurred at 5:32 p.m. and involved a 2022 Kia Seltos traveling westbound and a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado traveling southbound.
A 26-year-old woman from Monett sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. No other injuries were noted, and no fatalities resulted from the two-vehicle collision.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. Details may be updated as officials release more information.
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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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