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Bolivar Man Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Pittsburg

By Nationwide Report Staff
Map showing Pittsburg, Hickory County, MO
Map precision: road
Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 3, 2026

Time

10:30 p.m.

Roadway

HWY 245

Location

Pittsburg, Hickory County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A 21-year-old Bolivar man suffered minor injuries after a single-vehicle crash on HWY 245 northwest of Pittsburg, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred at 10:30 p.m. on July 3, 2026, about 3.5 miles northwest of Pittsburg, the patrol reported. A 2019 Ford Fusion was traveling eastbound at the time of the incident, according to the report.

The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said. No other vehicles were involved in the crash, and no fatalities were reported.

The incident is being investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D. The crash has been logged under report number 260278774.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release further information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
Legal context
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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