Injury Crash
Washburn Man Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash North of Butterfield
Incident record
July 30, 2026
3:32 p.m.
HWY 37
Butterfield, Barry County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 87°F · 6 mph wind
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A Washburn man suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on HWY 37 just north of Butterfield, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened at 3:32 p.m. on July 30, 2026, about a half-mile north of Butterfield in Barry County, the Patrol reported. A 2005 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling southbound at the time of the crash, according to the Patrol's online crash report.
The 38-year-old driver was transported for medical treatment after sustaining minor injuries, the Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. Details in this report are preliminary and may be updated as officials release 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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