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Two Drivers Injured in Head-On Area Crash on US 136 in New Hampton

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 20, 2026

Time

7:45 p.m.

Roadway

US 136 at W Taylor St

Location

New Hampton, Harrison County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

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A two-vehicle crash on US 136 at W Taylor St in New Hampton left two drivers injured on the evening of July 20, 2026, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.

The Patrol said a 2012 Ford Escape was traveling westbound when it collided with a 2022 GMC Sierra headed eastbound. The crash occurred at approximately 7:45 p.m.

A 49-year-old woman from Albany, Missouri, who was driving one of the vehicles, sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. The driver of the other vehicle, a 56-year-old man from New Hampton, sustained minor injuries and was also taken for treatment.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop H responded to the scene. The crash is documented under incident report number 260305929.

No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.

This report is based on information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may 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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