Injury Crash

Springfield Teen Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway KK

By Nationwide Report StaffJuly 18, 2026 at 9:59 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

July 18, 2026

Time

9:59 p.m.

Roadway

Highway KK

Location

Springfield, Greene County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Light drizzle · 80°F · 5 mph wind

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An 18-year-old Springfield woman suffered moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash Saturday night on Highway KK north of Springfield, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred at approximately 9:59 p.m. on July 18, about two miles north of the city in Greene County, the Patrol's online crash report shows. The driver was traveling southbound in a 2019 Ford Fusion when the crash happened, according to the report.

The driver was transported for medical treatment following the crash, the Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported involved.

Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. This report may be updated as officials release additional 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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