Injury Crash
Teen Driver Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash at US 65 and Route P in Benton County
Incident record
November 1, 2026
3:30 p.m.
US 65 at Route P
Benton County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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An 18-year-old female driver sustained minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of US 65 and Route P in Benton County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash occurred on November 1, 2026, at approximately 3:30 p.m., per the patrol's report. A 2015 Nissan Pathfinder was traveling eastbound when it collided with a 2024 Buick Envista heading southbound, the report states.
The injured driver is from Springfield, Missouri, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. No fatalities were reported, and one injury was confirmed in connection with the crash.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident, which has been logged under crash report number 260463026.
This report will be updated as officials release more information.
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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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