Injury Crash

Two-Vehicle Crash on US-65 in Springfield Leaves One Driver Injured

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 19, 2026 at 12:22 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 19, 2026

Time

12:22 p.m.

Roadway

US-65 at Battlefield Rd

Location

Springfield, Greene County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A two-vehicle crash on US-65 just north of Battlefield Road in Springfield left one driver with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The Patrol said the collision occurred at 12:22 p.m. on October 19, 2026, and involved a 2016 Ford Transit and a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, both traveling southbound at the time.

A 40-year-old woman from Warsaw, Missouri, sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. No fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.

The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation, according to the agency's report, identified under incident number 260443606.

No further details on the cause of the crash have been released. This report will be updated as officials provide additional 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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