Injury Crash

Two Injured in Highway D Crash East of Springfield

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 20, 2026 at 5:50 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

August 20, 2026

Time

5:50 p.m.

Roadway

Highway D at Highway J

Location

Springfield, Greene County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Two drivers were taken to hospitals with minor injuries following a two-vehicle collision on Highway D at Highway J, about five miles east of Springfield, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.

The crash involved a 2020 Ford Fusion traveling westbound and a 2010 Ford Explorer traveling eastbound, the patrol's preliminary report states.

A 22-year-old male driver from Springfield sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the report. A 48-year-old female driver from Fordland was also injured and transported for treatment, the patrol said.

The crash occurred the evening of August 20, 2026, based on the reported time of the incident. It was investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop D under incident number 260353132.

No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.

This report will 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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