Injury Crash

Tractor Trailer Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Neelyville

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 20, 2026

Time

12:55 a.m.

Roadway

US 67

Location

Neelyville, Butler County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A tractor trailer driver suffered minor injuries early Sunday when his truck was involved in a single-vehicle crash on US 67 near Neelyville, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash was reported at 12:55 a.m. on September 20, 2026, in Butler County, the Patrol said. A 2025 Volvo tractor trailer was traveling northbound on US 67 at the time of the incident, according to the Patrol's preliminary online crash report.

The driver, a 42-year-old man from Searcy, Arkansas, sustained minor injuries in the crash, the Patrol reported. He was transported for medical treatment following the incident.

The crash, identified in Patrol records as incident number 260401361, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop E. No other vehicles were reported involved.

Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash have not been released. This report will be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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Legal context
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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