Injury Crash
Two Injured in Wright County Crash South of Mansfield
Incident record
October 7, 2026
5:45 p.m.
Highway 5
Mansfield, Wright County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A two-vehicle crash south of Mansfield left two people injured on the evening of Oct. 7, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.
The collision happened on Highway 5, about 1.5 miles south of Mansfield, around 5:45 p.m., the Patrol said. A 2017 RAM 1500 was traveling northbound when it collided with a 2019 Chevrolet Cruze headed westbound, per the report.
A 37-year-old woman from Mansfield, who was driving one of the vehicles, sustained moderate injuries and was taken for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. A juvenile occupant involved in the crash suffered minor injuries and was also transported for treatment.
Troop G of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene and is handling the investigation, according to the crash report, which is logged under report number 260426996.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash. Further details, including the specific causes and any citations that may follow, had not been released as of this report.
This report will be updated as officials release more 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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