Cape Fair, MO (July 3, 2026) – One person was seriously injured Wednesday evening, July 1, after a two-vehicle crash on Missouri Route 76 in Stone County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the crash happened at 7:52 p.m. on MO-76, about two miles west of Cape Fair. The crash involved a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado traveling east and a 2011 Toyota Yaris traveling west.
According to the report, the Silverado failed to negotiate a curve, crossed over the center of the roadway, and struck the Yaris. Both vehicles were listed as totaled and were removed by Hillbilly’s Towing.
The Yaris driver, a 93-year-old Cape Fair woman, was seriously injured. She was airlifted to Mercy Hospital in Springfield for treatment.
The Stone County crash remains under review. We hope the injured woman receives the care needed and makes a full recovery.
Curve Crashes on Two-Lane Roads Bring Serious Injury Risks
Curves on two-lane roads can become dangerous when vehicles travel in opposite directions with limited separation. A vehicle that leaves its lane may give an oncoming driver very little time or space to react.
Older adults may face greater injury risks in serious crashes. Even when safety devices are used, the force of a two-vehicle collision may lead to head, chest, back, or internal injuries that require advanced hospital care.
After a roadway accident near a curve, investigators often review lane position, road design, speed, sight distance, vehicle damage, and where each vehicle came to rest. These details help explain how the crash happened and why the injuries were severe.
