Injury Crash
Jeep Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash North of Polk
Incident record
August 17, 2026
7:15 p.m.
Route D
Polk, Polk County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A driver suffered moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Route D just north of Polk, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The patrol says the crash happened on August 17, 2026, at approximately 7:15 p.m. A 2014 Jeep Wrangler was traveling northbound on Route D, about a quarter mile north of Polk in Polk County, when the crash occurred.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the driver of the Jeep was the only person involved and sustained moderate injuries. No other vehicles were reported to be part of the crash.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D responded to the scene. The incident has been logged under report number 260348934.
No additional details on the cause of the crash have been released. This report will be updated as officials provide 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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