Injury Crash

Two Injured in Christian County Crash on US-65 Near Saddlebrooke

By Nationwide Report StaffJuly 1, 2026 at 3:07 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

July 1, 2026

Time

3:07 p.m.

Roadway

US-65

Location

Christian County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Two people were injured Wednesday afternoon when two vehicles collided on US-65 about one mile north of Saddlebrooke, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash happened at 3:07 p.m. and involved a 2026 Audi G7 traveling northbound and a 2010 Ford F150 traveling eastbound, the Patrol's preliminary online crash report states.

A juvenile occupant sustained minor injuries and was taken for medical treatment, according to the report. A 68-year-old man from Chestnutridge, Missouri, who was driving one of the vehicles, sustained moderate injuries and was also transported for treatment, the Patrol said.

No fatalities were reported in the crash. The Missouri State Highway Patrol, operating under Troop D jurisdiction, is investigating the incident, identified by case number 260273562.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release more 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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