Injury Crash
Woman Seriously Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on US-65 Near Cross Timbers
Incident record
August 7, 2026
12:10 p.m.
US-65
Cross Timbers, Hickory County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 59-year-old woman from Preston was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on US-65 about two miles north of Cross Timbers, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash happened at 12:10 p.m. on August 7, 2026, and involved a 2016 Peterbilt traveling northbound and a 2017 GMC Terrain traveling southbound, the Highway Patrol reported.
The female driver sustained serious injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Patrol. No other injuries or fatalities were reported in connection with the crash, which involved two vehicles total.
The crash falls within the coverage area of Troop D, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation, per its crash report, identified as incident number 260333221.
This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release more 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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