Injury Crash
Three Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Exeter on Highway 76
Incident record
August 26, 2026
6:30 a.m.
Highway 76 at Farm Road 1040
Exeter, Barry County, MO
Missouri
1
3 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Slight rain · 73°F · 0.08 in precip · 8 mph wind
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Three people were injured when a car ran off Highway 76 near Farm Road 1040, about one mile west of Exeter, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash was reported the morning of August 26, 2026.
According to the Highway Patrol, a 2005 Toyota Camry was traveling eastbound when the single-vehicle crash occurred. Light rain was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.
All three occupants of the Camry were transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol reported. A 24-year-old male occupant sustained moderate injuries, a 33-year-old male occupant suffered serious injuries, and the 48-year-old male driver sustained minor injuries, according to the patrol's preliminary report.
Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene and is handling the investigation into the crash, which occurred in Barry County.
No further details on the cause of the crash have been released. This report will be updated as officials provide additional 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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