Injury Crash
Two Injured in Springfield Crash Involving Two Southbound Vehicles

Incident record
July 9, 2026
1:32 p.m.
Scenic Ave
Springfield, Greene County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on Scenic Avenue at the Springfield West City Limit in Greene County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at 1:32 p.m. on July 9, 2026, per the Patrol's online crash report. Investigators said a 2013 Ford C-Max and a 2025 Subaru Forester were both traveling south on Scenic Avenue at the time of the collision.
A 32-year-old male occupant from Springfield sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. A 40-year-old female driver, also from Springfield, was treated for minor injuries as well after being transported from the scene.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation. No fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.
Details surrounding the sequence of events leading up to the crash have not been released. This report will be updated as officials provide additional 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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