Injury Crash

Two Hurt in Head-On-Area Crash on MO-76 East of Cape Fair

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 8, 2026 at 2:05 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 8, 2026

Time

2:05 p.m.

Roadway

MO-76

Location

Cape Fair, Stone County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Two men were injured Thursday afternoon when a Buick Encore and a Ford Ranger collided on Missouri Route 76 about three miles east of Cape Fair, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash, logged by the Patrol as incident 260428196, happened around 2:05 p.m. in Stone County, within Troop D's jurisdiction. Investigators said a 2023 Buick Encore was traveling eastbound while a 2001 Ford Ranger was headed westbound when the two vehicles collided.

A 70-year-old man from Cape Fair, identified as the driver of one of the vehicles, suffered serious injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. A 65-year-old man from Springfield, described as an occupant in the crash, sustained minor injuries and was also taken for treatment.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation into the two-vehicle crash. No fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.

This report is based on the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report and may be updated as officials release additional 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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