Injury Crash
Three Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash North of Willow Springs

Incident record
September 6, 2026
5:06 p.m.
Highway AZ mile marker 8
Willow Springs, Texas County, MO
Missouri
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3 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Three people were injured when a Honda Pilot left the roadway on Highway AZ north of Willow Springs, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at about 5:06 p.m. on September 6, 2026, approximately eight miles north of Willow Springs in Texas County, the Patrol's online crash report states. The 2005 Honda Pilot was traveling eastbound at the time of the incident, according to the report.
All three occupants of the vehicle were transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. The driver, a 20-year-old man from Springfield, sustained minor injuries. A 20-year-old male passenger from Willow Springs also suffered minor injuries. A 21-year-old female passenger from Mountain Grove sustained moderate injuries.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop G, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. Details may 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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