Injury Crash
Juvenile Driver Seriously Injured in Dent County Crash Involving Pickup and School Bus
Incident record
August 27, 2026
4:13 p.m.
Highway 32
Dent County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A juvenile driver suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 32 in Dent County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The patrol said the crash happened on August 27, 2026, at approximately 4:13 p.m. near the 5659 marker on Highway 32. Investigators reported that a 2015 Dodge Ram and a 2018 Thomas Schoolbus were both traveling eastbound at the time of the collision.
According to the crash report, the juvenile driver involved sustained serious injuries as a result of the impact. The report, filed under incident number 260363634, did not indicate additional injuries beyond the one reported. No fatalities were recorded in connection with the crash.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation into the collision. Details regarding the specific circumstances that led to the crash, including which vehicle occupants were involved and the extent of any additional injuries, have not been fully released.
This report is based on information contained in the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash database. As is standard with ongoing investigations, additional details may emerge as officials continue to review the incident. Nationwide Report will update this story as more information becomes available from law enforcement.
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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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