Injury Crash

Two Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on US 60 West of Van Buren

By Nationwide Report StaffNovember 14, 2026 at 10:45 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

November 14, 2026

Time

10:45 a.m.

Roadway

US 60

Location

Van Buren, Carter County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Two people from Portageville suffered moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash on US 60 about a mile west of Van Buren, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The patrol said a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling eastbound when the crash occurred on the afternoon of Nov. 14. The driver, a 50-year-old man, and a passenger, a 52-year-old woman, both sustained moderate injuries and were transported for medical treatment, the report states.

Troop G of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated the crash, which has been logged as incident number 260481838. No fatalities were reported, and the Silverado was the only vehicle listed as involved.

Further details about the circumstances of the crash have not been released. This report will be updated as officials provide 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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