Injury Crash
Two Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash South of Buffalo, MO
Incident record
August 24, 2026
8:19 p.m.
Cumberland Rd mile marker 13.5 miles south
Buffalo, Dallas County, MO
Missouri
3
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A three-vehicle crash south of Buffalo left two men injured Monday evening, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at approximately 8:19 p.m. on August 24 along Cumberland Rd, about 13.5 miles south of Buffalo in Dallas County, per the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. Patrol Troop D is investigating the incident, logged under crash number 260359487.
According to the crash report, three vehicles were involved: a 2024 Suzuki 650 motorcycle traveling northbound, a 2026 Yamaha Raptor 700 also traveling northbound, and a 2000 GMC Jimmy traveling southbound.
A 30-year-old man from Springfield sustained serious injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. A second driver, a 37-year-old man from Elkland, suffered moderate injuries and was also taken for medical care. No fatalities were reported.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release additional details.
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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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