Injury Crash

Savannah-Area Crash on Business 71 Leaves Savannah Woman with Minor Injuries

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 9, 2026

Time

1:30 p.m.

Roadway

Business 71 at CR 3483

Location

Savannah, Andrew County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A two-vehicle crash south of Savannah left one driver with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred on Business 71 at County Road 3483, about four miles south of Savannah, on August 9, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., the Patrol's online crash report states. A 2004 Ford F-150 and a 2014 Lexus IS, both traveling northbound, were involved in the collision, according to the Patrol.

The driver of one vehicle, a 43-year-old woman from Savannah, sustained minor injuries in the crash, the Patrol reported. She was transported to receive medical treatment, according to the report.

The incident falls under the jurisdiction of Troop H, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation. The report lists the case as incident number 260336792.

No other injuries were reported, and further details on the circumstances of the crash have not been released.

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

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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