Injury Crash

One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash North of Washburn on Highway 37

By Nationwide Report StaffJuly 13, 2026 at 1:57 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

July 13, 2026

Time

1:57 p.m.

Roadway

Highway 37

Location

Washburn, Barry County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

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A crash on Highway 37 about two miles north of Washburn left one man with minor injuries, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.

The patrol said the collision occurred on July 13, 2026, around 1:57 p.m. and involved a 2022 Kia Rio and a 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix, both traveling northbound at the time.

A 30-year-old man from Aurora sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the patrol reported.

The incident falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D, and Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers responded to and investigated the crash.

No fatalities were reported in connection with the collision.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report system. 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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