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Six Hurt in Southbound Crash on MO 13 North of Springfield

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 31, 2026

Time

6:04 p.m.

Roadway

MO 13

Location

Springfield, Greene County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

6 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Light drizzle · 88°F · 12 mph wind

Report

Report body

Six people suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash on MO 13 about one mile north of Springfield, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash was reported at 6:04 p.m. on July 31, 2026, in Greene County, the agency said.

A 2015 Dodge Dart and a 2020 Chrysler Voyager, both traveling southbound, were involved in the collision, the Patrol's preliminary crash report states. Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.

All six occupants sustained minor injuries and were taken to area hospitals for treatment, the Patrol reported. Among those injured were a juvenile and five adults ranging in age from 22 to 63. The injured included a 22-year-old male driver from Springfield, Missouri, along with a 22-year-old male occupant, a 28-year-old male driver, a 36-year-old female occupant and a 63-year-old female occupant, all from Waverly, Nebraska.

The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation. No fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.

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

Source: Reported by MSHP
Related resources
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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