Injury Crash

Two Warsaw Men Injured in Benton County Crash on US 65

By Nationwide Report StaffJuly 21, 2026 at 10:25 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

July 21, 2026

Time

10:25 a.m.

Roadway

US 65 at RT BB

Location

Benton County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

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Two drivers from Warsaw were injured in a two-vehicle crash on US 65 at Route BB in Benton County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's preliminary online crash report.

The crash, logged as incident 260306545, occurred at 10:25 a.m. on July 21, 2026, and was investigated by Troop A of the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

According to the patrol's report, a 2006 Ford was traveling westbound while a 2020 Jeep was traveling northbound at the time of the collision.

A 56-year-old man from Warsaw sustained serious injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the patrol said. A 72-year-old man, also from Warsaw, suffered moderate injuries and was likewise taken for treatment.

No fatalities were reported in the crash, which the Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to investigate.

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