Injury Crash
Two Drivers Collide on MO-39 South of Aurora, One Hurt
Incident record
September 20, 2026
1:25 p.m.
MO-39
Aurora, Barry County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A two-vehicle crash on MO-39 south of Aurora left one driver with minor injuries Sunday afternoon, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The collision happened at about 1:25 p.m. on September 20, roughly 13 miles south of Aurora in Barry County, the Patrol's online crash report states. Investigators said a 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling northbound on MO-39 when it collided with a 2017 Ford F-150 heading southbound.
A 28-year-old woman from Cape Fair was identified by the Patrol as sustaining minor injuries in the crash. She was transported to a hospital for treatment, according to the report.
The crash, logged under incident number 260402091, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D. No fatalities were reported, and the Patrol listed the incident's severity as an injury crash involving the two vehicles.
Further details about the circumstances of the crash, including any citations or contributing factors, had not been released as of the Patrol's preliminary report.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release additional 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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