Injury Crash

Two Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash West of Oronogo on MO-96

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

November 4, 2026

Time

2:30 p.m.

Roadway

MO-96 at County Road 240

Location

Oronogo, Jasper County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

Two people suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash on MO-96 just west of Oronogo on Nov. 4, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. The collision happened around 2:30 p.m. at the intersection of MO-96 and County Road 240, patrol records show.

The Patrol's preliminary report indicates a 2008 Toyota Scion was traveling westbound on MO-96 when it collided with a 2020 Subaru Forester headed southbound near the County Road 240 junction.

An 83-year-old woman and an 84-year-old man, who was driving one of the vehicles, each sustained minor injuries in the crash, according to the Patrol. Both were transported to a hospital for treatment, the report states.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol, operating out of its Troop D response area, is handling the investigation into the crash. No fatalities were reported.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. Details may be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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Legal context
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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