Injury Crash
Two Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on US 160 Near Walnut Shade
Incident record
July 23, 2026
8:21 p.m.
US 160
Walnut Shade, Taney County, MO
Missouri
1
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two people were seriously injured Thursday evening when a car ran off US 160 near Walnut Shade, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash was reported at 8:21 p.m. on US 160, about one mile west of Walnut Shade in Taney County, the Patrol said. A 2001 Ford Escort was traveling west at the time of the crash, per the Patrol's online crash report.
The driver, a 20-year-old woman from Crane, sustained serious injuries and was taken for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. A juvenile occupant of the vehicle also suffered serious injuries and was transported for treatment, according to the report.
Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and is investigating the single-vehicle crash. No other vehicles were reported involved.
This report is based on information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials provide further details.
Related resources
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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