Injury Crash

Pleasant Hope Man Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash North of Springfield

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 12, 2026

Time

7:34 p.m.

Roadway

Route CC mile marker 9.5 miles north of Springfield

Location

Springfield, Greene County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A 59-year-old Pleasant Hope man suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Route CC about 9.5 miles north of Springfield, according to a preliminary Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.

The crash happened the evening of Oct. 12, 2026, at approximately 7:34 p.m., the Patrol's report states. The driver was behind the wheel of a 1984 Ford F250 traveling east on Route CC at the time of the incident, according to the report.

The man was transported for medical treatment following the crash, the Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported involved, and no fatalities resulted from the incident.

The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol has assigned the incident report number 260434661.

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
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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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