Injury Crash
Two Drivers Injured in Jasper County Crash on MO-171 Near Waco
Incident record
July 24, 2026
9:00 a.m.
MO-171 at Maple Road
Waco, Jasper County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 73°F · 8 mph wind
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Two drivers suffered minor injuries following a two-vehicle collision on MO-171 at Maple Road, about half a mile east of Waco, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash occurred at approximately 9:00 a.m. on July 24, 2026, and involved a 2007 Chevrolet HHR traveling south and a 2023 Honda Ridgeline traveling west, the Patrol reported.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.
A 64-year-old woman from Lamar, who was driving one of the vehicles, sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. A 77-year-old man from Jasper, driving the other vehicle, also sustained minor injuries and was transported for treatment.
The crash was investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D under incident number 260311150. No fatalities were reported in the collision.
This report will be updated as officials release more information.
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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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