Injury Crash
Single-Vehicle Crash on MO 73 North of Tunas Leaves Driver Injured
Incident record
August 20, 2026
4:30 a.m.
MO 73 mile marker 1.6 miles north
Tunas, Dallas County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A driver was injured in a single-vehicle crash on MO 73 about 1.6 miles north of Tunas, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. The crash was reported around 4:30 a.m. local time on Aug. 20, 2026.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 2024 Honda Accord was traveling southbound on MO 73 in Dallas County at the time of the crash. The driver, whose identity has not been released, sustained moderate injuries and was transported to a medical facility for treatment, the patrol reported.
No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash. The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop D responded to the scene and is handling the investigation into the incident.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash, including what led the vehicle to leave the roadway or come to a stop, have not been publicly disclosed. The Missouri State Highway Patrol's report identifies the case as incident number 260352075.
This report is based on preliminary information released by law enforcement. This story may be updated as officials release more 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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