Injury Crash
Juvenile Bicyclist Injured in Pleasant Hope Crash with SUV
Incident record
October 7, 2026
4:00 p.m.
Carolyn Dr at Kay St
Pleasant Hope, Polk County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A juvenile bicyclist suffered minor injuries on Oct. 7 after a crash involving a car at the intersection of Carolyn Drive and Kay Street in Pleasant Hope, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The patrol said the collision occurred at about 4 p.m. and involved a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox traveling west at the time of impact. The bicyclist was transported for medical treatment following the crash, the report states.
Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated the incident, which occurred in Polk County. No fatalities were reported, and the crash was classified as an injury accident involving one vehicle.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash have not been fully released. Authorities have not indicated whether any citations have been issued in connection with the incident.
This report will be updated as officials release more 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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