Injury Crash
Three Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash on MO 39 South of Shell Knob
Incident record
November 12, 2026
1:29 p.m.
MO 39
Shell Knob, Barry County, MO
Missouri
3
3 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A three-vehicle crash on MO 39 about half a mile south of Shell Knob left three drivers injured on Nov. 12, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's preliminary online crash report.
The patrol said the collision, logged as incident 260478905, occurred shortly after 1:29 p.m. and involved a 2025 RAM 1500 and a 2021 Porsche 911, both traveling southbound, along with a 2014 Ford Escape headed northbound.
A 69-year-old man from Bellevue, Nebraska, sustained serious injuries in the crash, the patrol reported. A 78-year-old woman from Shell Knob also suffered serious injuries and was taken for medical treatment. An 84-year-old man from Heber Springs, Arkansas, received minor injuries and was likewise transported for care.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop D, which has jurisdiction over the area, is handling the investigation. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
This report is based on preliminary information released by investigators, and details may be updated as officials continue to gather information about the incident.
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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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