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Springfield Woman Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Soapberry Court

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 27, 2026

Time

11:00 a.m.

Roadway

Soapberry Ct

Location

Springfield, Greene County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A 77-year-old Springfield woman suffered moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Soapberry Court, about two miles west of Springfield in Greene County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred the morning of July 27, 2026, at approximately 11:00 a.m., the Patrol's preliminary online crash report states. The driver was operating a 2017 GMC Terrain traveling northbound at the time of the incident, according to the report.

The woman was transported to a medical facility for treatment following the crash, the Patrol said. No other vehicles were involved, and no fatalities were reported.

The crash, identified in Patrol records as incident 260316494, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D and remains under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

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

Source: Reported by MSHP
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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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