Injury Crash
Two Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on Route 174 West of Republic

Incident record
September 12, 2026
10:45 a.m.
Missouri Route 174 at Farm Road 31
Republic, Greene County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 78°F · 11 mph wind
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Two people suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash on Missouri Route 174 at Farm Road 31, about five miles west of Republic, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash happened at 10:45 a.m. on September 12, 2026, the Patrol said. A 2015 Toyota Highlander was traveling westbound when it collided with a 2020 Dodge Challenger heading eastbound, according to the preliminary report.
A 53-year-old man from Mt. Vernon, Missouri, sustained minor injuries in the crash, the Patrol reported. A 73-year-old woman from Jackson, Missouri, also sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the report.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time of the crash, according to weather data, with temperatures around 78 degrees and winds near 11 mph.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop D is investigating the crash, identified in Patrol records as incident number 260389761.
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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