Injury Crash

Two-Vehicle Crash on MO-266 West of Springfield Leaves One Injured

By Nationwide Report StaffNovember 4, 2026 at 5:30 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

November 4, 2026

Time

5:30 a.m.

Roadway

MO-266

Location

Springfield, Greene County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A crash involving a van and a semi-truck on MO-266 about a half-mile west of Springfield left one driver with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's preliminary online crash report.

The collision happened early on Nov. 4, 2026, around 5:30 a.m., per the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The report states a 1993 Ford E150 van was traveling westbound while a 2000 Freightliner conventional truck was traveling southbound at the time of impact in Greene County.

A 40-year-old male driver from Springfield sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said. No other injuries or fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.

The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D and is being investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol as case number 260466017. Details regarding the circumstances leading up to the collision have not been released.

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

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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