Injury Crash

Two Hurt in Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway H Near Noel

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 1, 2026

Time

7:00 a.m.

Roadway

Highway H

Location

Noel, McDonald County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Light drizzle · 74°F · 6 mph wind

Report

Report body

Two men were injured when a 1995 Plymouth Neon they were riding in crashed on Highway H about two miles east of Noel on the morning of Oct. 1, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The patrol said the vehicle was traveling westbound at the time of the crash. Light drizzle was falling in the area at 7 a.m., according to weather data.

A 43-year-old man from Granby, identified as the driver, sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol reported. A 51-year-old male passenger from Springfield also suffered moderate injuries and was transported, the report states.

Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the single-vehicle crash, which is logged under incident number 260417419. No other vehicles were reported involved.

The Highway Patrol has not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the crash. This report will be updated as officials provide further 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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