Injury Crash

Bolivar Woman Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on Route P in Polk County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 15, 2026

Time

12:50 p.m.

Roadway

Route P

Location

Polk County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Light drizzle · 73°F · 12 mph wind

Report

Report body

A 24-year-old Bolivar woman suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash on Route P about five miles north of Half Way, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. The collision occurred Oct. 15, 2026, at 12:50 p.m., the agency reported.

According to the Patrol, a 1999 Chevrolet S-10 and a 2012 Hyundai Elantra were both traveling northbound on Route P when the crash took place. Light drizzle was falling at the time, according to weather data.

The Bolivar woman sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash, which investigators logged under incident number 260438098.

Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol has jurisdiction over the Polk County roadway where the crash occurred. The agency continues to document the incident through its official crash reporting system.

This report will be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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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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