Injury Crash

Juvenile Injured After Polaris Off-Road Vehicle Crash South of Ozark

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 7, 2026 at 1:20 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

August 7, 2026

Time

1:20 p.m.

Roadway

Selmore Road

Location

Ozark, Christian County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A juvenile suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Selmore Road about three miles south of Ozark, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.

The crash, identified by the Patrol as incident 260333330, occurred at 1:20 p.m. on August 7, 2026, and involved a 2026 Polaris 1000XP off-road vehicle traveling northbound, the report states.

The juvenile occupant sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Patrol. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.

Troop D, the Patrol's regional division covering southwest Missouri, responded to the scene, according to the crash report.

Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the crash. This report may be updated as the Missouri State Highway Patrol releases further information.

Source: Reported by MSHP

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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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