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Juvenile Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Benton County's Lost Valley Road

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

June 25, 2026

Time

2:25 p.m.

Roadway

Lost Valley Road at Twin Hills Drive

Location

Benton County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A juvenile driver suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Lost Valley Road at Twin Hills Drive in Benton County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash was investigated on June 25, 2026, at 2:25 p.m., according to the Highway Patrol. A 2013 GMC Sierra was traveling eastbound on Lost Valley Road at the time of the incident, patrol records show.

The juvenile driver, the sole occupant reported, sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Highway Patrol's report. No other vehicles were involved, and no fatalities were reported.

The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop A and carries incident number 260264161, per Missouri State Highway Patrol records.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
Legal context
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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