Injury Crash
Van Buren Woman Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway C
Incident record
June 28, 2026
5:00 p.m.
Highway C
Van Buren, Carter County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Report body
A 43-year-old Van Buren woman suffered moderate injuries in a two-vehicle crash on Highway C, about five miles southwest of Van Buren, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.
The collision occurred at 5:00 p.m. on June 28, 2026, and involved a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado traveling southbound and a 2003 Chevrolet Malibu traveling northbound, the report states.
The injured driver was transported to a medical facility for treatment, according to the Highway Patrol. No fatalities were reported, and one injury was confirmed in connection with the crash.
The incident, logged as case number 260269301, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop G and remains under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release more information.
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.
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