Injury Crash

Two Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on MO-76 West of Exeter

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 2, 2026

Time

9:50 a.m.

Roadway

MO-76

Location

Exeter, Barry County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

Two Butterfield residents were injured in a single-vehicle crash on MO-76 about three miles west of Exeter, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The Patrol said a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan was traveling eastbound when the crash occurred on the morning of October 2. A 24-year-old female driver from Butterfield sustained minor injuries, while a 31-year-old male occupant, also from Butterfield, suffered serious injuries.

The male occupant was transported for medical treatment following the crash, the Patrol reported. No other vehicles were involved, and no fatalities were reported.

The incident, logged as crash report number 260419039, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D. Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers responded to and documented the scene.

This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials continue their investigation and release further information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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Legal context
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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