Injury Crash

Three-Vehicle Crash on U.S. 160 Near Spokane Leaves One Injured

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 31, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

August 31, 2026

Time

1:30 p.m.

Roadway

U.S. 160

Location

Spokane, Christian County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A three-vehicle crash on U.S. 160 just north of Spokane left one driver injured, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m. on August 31, about a quarter mile north of Spokane in Christian County, the Highway Patrol's online crash report shows. The report was handled under Troop D jurisdiction.

According to the Highway Patrol, the crash involved a 2011 Toyota RAV4 traveling southbound, a 2027 Kenworth P680 traveling northbound, and a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado traveling southbound. Details on how the vehicles collided have not been released.

A 68-year-old male driver from Galena sustained moderate injuries in the crash, the Highway Patrol reported. He was transported for medical treatment following the incident.

No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash. The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the incident.

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.

Source: Reported by MSHP

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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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