Injury Crash

Two Juveniles Seriously Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on US-160 Near Merriam Woods

By Nationwide Report StaffNovember 1, 2026 at 8:03 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

November 1, 2026

Time

8:03 a.m.

Roadway

US-160

Location

Merriam Woods, Taney County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Light drizzle · 61°F · 7 mph wind

Report

Two juveniles sustained serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash on US-160 about a mile east of Merriam Woods, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred the morning of Nov. 1, 2026, at approximately 8:03 a.m., the Patrol said. A 2011 Chevrolet HHR was traveling eastbound on US-160 at the time of the incident, which happened in Taney County.

Both occupants of the vehicle, a juvenile driver and a juvenile passenger, suffered serious injuries, according to the Patrol's online crash report. Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.

Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and is investigating the crash, which remains under review by authorities.

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

Source: Reported by MSHP

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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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