Injury Crash
Two-Vehicle Crash West of Bakersfield Leaves One Driver Injured
Incident record
October 28, 2026
3:17 p.m.
MO-O
Bakersfield, Ozark County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash on MO-O near Bakersfield left one driver with minor injuries on Oct. 28, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's preliminary online crash report.
The collision occurred at approximately 3:17 p.m. about three miles west of Bakersfield, within the patrol's Troop G jurisdiction, the report states. A 2023 Ford box truck was traveling west on MO-O at the time, while a 2015 Ford Escape was headed east, according to the Patrol.
The driver of the Ford Escape, a 37-year-old woman from Bakersfield, sustained minor injuries in the crash, the Patrol reported. She was transported to a medical facility for treatment, officials said.
No other injuries were reported among those involved. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation into the crash.
This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials provide further 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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