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Injury Crash

Springfield Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash West of Mansfield

By Nationwide Report Staff
Map showing Mansfield, Wright County, MO
Map precision: road
Incident record

Incident record

Date

June 30, 2026

Time

3:30 p.m.

Roadway

US-60

Location

Mansfield, Wright County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A Springfield man suffered moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash on US-60 west of Mansfield, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash happened at 3:30 p.m. on June 30, 2026, about one mile west of Mansfield in Wright County, the Patrol said. The incident falls under the jurisdiction of Troop G.

According to the Patrol's report, a 2015 Kia Sorento was traveling eastbound on US-60 when the crash occurred. The driver, a 69-year-old man from Springfield, was the only person involved and sustained moderate injuries, the report states.

No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident, cataloged under crash report number 260272088.

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

Source: Reported by MSHP
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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