Injury Crash

Dexter Man Injured in ATV Crash on County Road 531

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 3, 2026 at 4:35 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 3, 2026

Time

4:35 p.m.

Roadway

County Road 531

Location

Dexter, Stoddard County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A 47-year-old Dexter man suffered moderate injuries in a single-vehicle ATV crash on County Road 531, about two miles east of Dexter in Stoddard County, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash happened at 4:35 p.m. on September 3, 2026, the Patrol said. The driver was operating a 1997 Kawasaki ATV southbound on County Road 531 at the time of the incident, according to the Patrol's online crash report.

Only one vehicle was involved in the crash, and no other injuries or fatalities were reported. The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop E has jurisdiction over the case and logged the incident under report number 260374677.

Details on how the crash occurred have not been released. The Patrol's preliminary report indicates the driver sustained moderate injuries, but further specifics about his condition or treatment have not been made public.

This report will be updated as officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP

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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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