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Clarkton Woman Seriously Injured in ATV Crash on MO 162

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 21, 2026

Time

2:43 p.m.

Roadway

MO 162

Location

Clarkton, Dunklin County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Light drizzle · 96°F · 6 mph wind

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A 53-year-old Clarkton woman suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash involving an all-terrain vehicle on MO 162 in Clarkton, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash happened at approximately 2:43 p.m. on July 21, 2026, the Patrol said. According to the report, the woman was riding a 2001 Yamaha YF250 westbound at the time of the crash. She was transported for medical treatment following the incident, the Patrol said.

Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data, with temperatures near 96 degrees and light winds recorded for the location.

The crash is documented under Missouri State Highway Patrol incident number 260306983 and falls under the jurisdiction of Troop E. No other vehicles were reported involved.

This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may 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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