Fatal Crash
One Killed, Two Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash on US 160 Near Nixa
Incident record
October 21, 2026
7:00 a.m.
US 160
Nixa, Christian County, MO
Missouri
3
2 injured
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash involving three vehicles on US 160 just south of Nixa left one man dead and two other drivers injured, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol said the collision occurred the morning of October 21 about one mile south of Nixa in Christian County. It involved a northbound 2022 Chevrolet Trax, a northbound 2023 Hino box truck, and a southbound 1971 Chevrolet K5 Blazer.
A 57-year-old man from Springfield, who was driving one of the vehicles, suffered fatal injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the patrol reported. A 24-year-old woman from Highlandville and a 28-year-old man from Ozark each sustained minor injuries and were also taken for treatment, according to the report.
The crash is being investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D. The incident has been logged under crash report number 260445914.
This report will be updated as officials release additional 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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