Injury Crash
Two Injured in Highlandville-Area Crash on US-160
Incident record
August 5, 2026
11:50 a.m.
US-160
Highlandville, Christian County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two drivers suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash south of Highlandville on the morning of Aug. 5, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The Highway Patrol said the crash happened at 11:50 a.m. on US-160, about two miles south of Highlandville in Christian County. A 2026 White RAM 2500 and a 2014 Volkswagen Passat, both traveling northbound, were involved, patrol records show.
The RAM 2500 was driven by a 62-year-old man from Green Forest, Arkansas, who sustained minor injuries, according to the Highway Patrol. The Passat was driven by an 81-year-old woman from Crane, Missouri, who also sustained minor injuries. Both drivers were transported for medical treatment, the patrol's report states.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D is investigating the crash, listed under incident number 260330017.
This report will be updated as officials release more 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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