Branson, MO (September 6, 2026) – A rear-end collision involving two vehicles left two women injured on Friday afternoon, September 4, on Highway T near Branson in Taney County. It happened around 2:17 p.m.
A 2005 Ford Escape traveling northbound struck the rear of a 2003 Honda CR-V, also heading northbound. The 32-year-old Forsyth woman driving the Escape suffered minor injuries. The 44-year-old Ridgedale woman behind the wheel of the CR-V also sustained minor injuries.
Both women were taken to hospitals by private parties, though the facilities were not identified. The incident remains under review by troopers, and more information may be updated as it becomes available.
Our thoughts are with both women.
What Can Cause Rear-End Crashes?
Rear-end crashes can happen when a driver fails to react quickly enough to slowing or stopped traffic. Following too closely, distraction, fatigue, and traveling too fast for conditions can reduce the time available to avoid a collision.
Drivers can reduce risk by maintaining sufficient space between vehicles and watching for changes in traffic ahead. Maintaining attention and adjusting speed can also provide more time to respond when another vehicle slows unexpectedly.
