Injury Crash
Two Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash East of Springfield
Incident record
August 5, 2026
5:01 p.m.
South Farm Road 197 mile marker 0.87 miles east of Springfield
Springfield, Greene County, MO
Missouri
1
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 82°F · 0.01 in precip · 3 mph wind
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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.
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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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