Injury Crash

Springfield Man, 81, Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on MO-D

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 28, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 28, 2026

Time

3:00 p.m.

Roadway

MO-D mile marker 1 mile east of Springfield

Location

Springfield, Greene County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

An 81-year-old Springfield man suffered minor injuries Wednesday afternoon when the vehicle he was driving collided with another on MO-D, about one mile east of Springfield, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash was reported around 3:00 p.m. on October 28, 2026, in Greene County, the Patrol said. Investigators with Troop D said a 2001 BMW 740I was traveling westbound while a 1990 GMC Sierra was heading eastbound at the time of the collision.

The Patrol's preliminary report indicates the 81-year-old driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to a medical facility for treatment. No other injuries were reported, and no fatalities resulted from the crash, which involved only the two vehicles.

Details surrounding how the collision occurred have not been released. The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the incident.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash reporting system. Details may be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP

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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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