Injury Crash
Two Injured in Butler County Crash Involving Dodge Charger and Ford Explorer
Incident record
September 5, 2026
5:00 p.m.
Highway M at County Road 470
Tallapoosa, Butler County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A two-vehicle crash in Butler County left two people injured on September 5, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The collision happened at approximately 5:00 p.m. at the intersection of Highway M and County Road 470 near Tallapoosa, the Patrol said. A 2014 Dodge Charger was traveling southbound when it collided with a 1998 Ford Explorer heading eastbound, per the preliminary report.
A juvenile occupant sustained moderate injuries in the crash, the Patrol reported. A 65-year-old female driver from Tallapoosa suffered minor injuries. No fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop E, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation. The incident has been logged under report ID 260379535.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the collision have not been fully released. This report will be updated as the Missouri State Highway Patrol provides additional 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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