Injury Crash

Two Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash East of Springfield

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 5, 2026 at 5:01 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

August 5, 2026

Time

5:01 p.m.

Roadway

South Farm Road 197 mile marker 0.87 miles east of Springfield

Location

Springfield, Greene County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Light drizzle · 82°F · 0.01 in precip · 3 mph wind

Report

Two men were seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash on South Farm Road 197, about 0.87 miles east of Springfield, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. The crash occurred on Aug. 5, 2026, at 5:01 p.m., the Patrol said.

A 2005 Toyota Scion was traveling eastbound when the crash occurred, according to the Patrol's report. The driver, an 84-year-old man from Bolivar, sustained serious injuries, as did an 81-year-old male passenger from Springfield. Both were transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported.

Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.

Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and is investigating the crash, which is logged under incident number 260330639.

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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