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Injury Crash

One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on MO-86 West of Blue Eye

By Nationwide Report Staff
Map showing Blue Eye, Stone County, MO
Map precision: road
Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 7, 2026

Time

12:25 p.m.

Roadway

MO-86 mile marker 5 miles west

Location

Blue Eye, Stone County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A two-vehicle crash on MO-86 about five miles west of Blue Eye left one driver with minor injuries on July 7, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The collision, reported at approximately 12:25 p.m., involved a 2015 Jeep Cherokee traveling eastbound and a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado traveling westbound, the Patrol's preliminary online crash report states.

A 26-year-old male driver from Ozark, MO sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Highway Patrol. No fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.

The crash occurred in Stone County and falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, which is investigating.

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

Source: Reported by MSHP
Legal context
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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