Injury Crash
Three Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash North of Springfield on US 160
Incident record
October 17, 2026
11:15 a.m.
US 160 mile marker 0.8 miles north of Springfield
Springfield, Greene County, MO
Missouri
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3 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Three people suffered minor injuries Saturday afternoon when a car and a minivan collided on US 160 about 0.8 miles north of Springfield, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash happened around 11:15 a.m. local time, the Patrol reported. A 2023 Kia Forte was traveling eastbound when it collided with a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan heading southbound, the agency said.
A 20-year-old woman from Springfield, identified as the driver of one of the vehicles, sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. A 35-year-old Springfield woman who was riding in one of the vehicles also suffered minor injuries and was taken for treatment. A juvenile occupant sustained minor injuries as well and was transported for medical care, according to the crash report.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop D, which covers the Springfield area, is handling the investigation under incident number 260440745.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash, and the extent of additional injuries, if any, has not been disclosed.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release further details.
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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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