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Wright County Crash Leaves Ava Teen Injured Near Mansfield

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 11, 2026

Time

5:50 a.m.

Roadway

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Location

Mansfield, Wright County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A two-vehicle crash west of Mansfield left one person with moderate injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's preliminary crash report.

The collision occurred at approximately 5:50 a.m. on August 11, 2026, about three miles west of Mansfield in Wright County, the Highway Patrol reported. Troop G responded to the scene.

According to the Patrol's report, a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze and a 2010 Volvo Sport Utility Vehicle were both traveling westbound when the crash occurred. An 18-year-old female driver from Ava sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the report states. A 20-year-old male occupant from Mansfield was not injured, according to the Patrol.

No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash. The Highway Patrol's report lists the incident under case number 260338921.

The circumstances leading up to the collision have not been detailed in the preliminary report. This account will be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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Legal context

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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