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

Incident record
October 15, 2026
12:50 p.m.
Route P
Polk County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 73°F · 12 mph wind
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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.
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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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