Injury Crash
Two Injured in Head-On Crash on Highway 37 South of Butterfield
Incident record
July 27, 2026
3:09 p.m.
Highway 37
Butterfield, Barry County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two drivers were injured in a two-vehicle crash Monday afternoon on Highway 37 about a mile south of Butterfield, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's preliminary online crash report.
The crash was reported at 3:09 p.m. on July 27, 2026, and involved a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta traveling southbound and a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu traveling northbound, the Patrol said.
A 54-year-old man from Purdy sustained minor injuries, while a 54-year-old woman from Cassville suffered moderate injuries, per the Patrol's report. Both were transported for medical treatment following the crash.
Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene and is handling the investigation, according to the agency.
No fatalities were reported in the crash, which remains under investigation. This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and details may be updated as officials release further 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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