Injury Crash
Juvenile Driver Seriously Injured in Single-Vehicle UTV Crash Near Smithton
Incident record
August 1, 2026
2:10 p.m.
May Road
Smithton, Pettis County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 71°F · 19 mph wind
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A juvenile driver suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash involving a Can-Am UTV on May Road near Smithton, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash happened at 2:10 p.m. on Aug. 1 at 32991 May Road in Pettis County, the patrol said. The UTV was traveling west at the time of the crash, according to the preliminary report.
The young driver was transported for medical treatment after sustaining serious injuries, authorities said. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop A investigated the crash, which is documented under incident report number 260324150.
This report may be updated as the Missouri State Highway Patrol releases additional 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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