Injury Crash
Franklin County Off-Road Vehicle Crash Leaves One With Moderate Injuries
Incident record
August 29, 2026
5:02 p.m.
Graceland Dr.
Franklin County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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One person was hurt after a single-vehicle crash involving an off-road utility vehicle on Graceland Drive in Franklin County, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The Patrol said the crash occurred on Aug. 29, 2026, at approximately 5:02 p.m. near 549 Graceland Dr. A 2023 Polaris Ranger 1000XP was traveling eastbound when the crash took place, per the report.
The vehicle's sole occupant suffered moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
The incident falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is listed as the responding and reporting agency. The crash has been assigned incident number 260366968 in the Patrol's system.
No further details about the circumstances leading up to the crash have been released. This report will be updated as officials provide additional 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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