Injury Crash
Golf Cart Driver Injured in Collision with Freightliner on US 65 in Saline County
Incident record
August 27, 2026
12:15 p.m.
US 65 at Freedom Ave
Saline County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 52-year-old man from Marshall was injured after a golf cart collided with a semi-truck on US 65 near Freedom Avenue in Saline County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened at approximately 12:15 p.m. on August 27, 2026, the Patrol's online crash report states. Investigators said a 2024 Racka golf cart and a 2001 Freightliner were both traveling north on US 65 at the time of the collision.
The golf cart driver sustained moderate injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Patrol. No other injuries were reported, and the crash involved two vehicles in total.
The incident, logged under case number 260363270, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop A. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation.
This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials provide further 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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