Injury Crash
Two Hurt in Head-On Collision on County Road 203 Near Advance
Incident record
August 12, 2026
7:35 p.m.
County Road 203
Advance, Stoddard County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on County Road 203 about one mile north of Advance, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's preliminary online crash report.
The crash occurred the evening of August 12, 2026, around 7:35 p.m., the Patrol said. A 2010 Jeep Cherokee was traveling northbound on County Road 203 when it collided with a 2005 Ford Escape traveling southbound, according to the report.
A 36-year-old male driver from Advance sustained minor injuries in the crash, the Patrol reported. A 41-year-old female occupant from Dexter suffered moderate injuries. Both were involved in the collision between the two vehicles, according to the Patrol's report.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop E, which covers the Advance area, is handling the investigation into the crash, identified in Patrol records as incident number 260341532.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash. Further details regarding the circumstances of the collision have not yet been released.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release additional details.
Related resources
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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