Injury Crash
Four Juveniles Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on US 61 North of New London
Incident record
August 19, 2026
2:00 a.m.
US 61 at Quarry Lane
New London, Ralls County, MO
Missouri
1
4 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Slight rain · 71°F · 0.06 in precip · 5 mph wind
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A single-vehicle crash north of New London left four juveniles injured early Wednesday, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol said the crash happened around 2:00 a.m. on US 61 at Quarry Lane, involving a 2017 Toyota Corolla that was traveling northbound. All four occupants of the vehicle were juveniles, authorities said.
One juvenile occupant suffered serious injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the patrol reported. The juvenile driver and two other occupants sustained minor injuries and were also taken for treatment, according to the crash report.
Light rain was falling at the time of the crash, according to weather data for the area.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop B and remains under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. Details may be updated as officials release more information.
Related resources
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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