Injury Crash

Three-Vehicle Crash on US-160 South of Springfield Injures Willard Woman

By Nationwide Report StaffNovember 3, 2026 at 10:45 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

November 3, 2026

Time

10:45 a.m.

Roadway

US-160 at County Road 146

Location

Springfield, Greene County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Light drizzle · 66°F · 15 mph wind

Report

A three-vehicle crash south of Springfield left one driver with minor injuries on the morning of Nov. 3, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash happened around 10:45 a.m. at the intersection of US-160 and County Road 146, about half a mile south of Springfield, the Patrol's online crash report states. Troopers with Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D responded to investigate.

According to the Patrol, the vehicles involved included a 2006 GMC Sierra traveling west, a 2021 Tesla Y traveling east, and a 2011 Ford Fiesta heading south. Details on how the vehicles collided have not been released.

A 62-year-old woman from Willard, MO, suffered minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. No other injuries or fatalities were noted among the drivers involved.

Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time of the crash, with temperatures near 66 degrees and winds around 15 mph, according to weather data for the location.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. 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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