Injury Crash
Benton Teen Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on County Road 401
Incident record
August 11, 2026
8:15 p.m.
County Road 401
Benton, Scott County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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An 18-year-old Benton man suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash south of town, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash happened at approximately 8:15 p.m. on August 11 on County Road 401, about two miles south of Benton in Scott County, the report states. The patrol said a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox was traveling southbound at the time of the crash.
The driver, identified only as an 18-year-old male from Benton, was transported for medical treatment after sustaining minor injuries, according to the patrol. No other vehicles were reported to be involved.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop E of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, which is investigating the incident under report number 260340073.
No further details on the cause of the crash have been released. This report will be updated as officials provide additional information.
Related resources
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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