Injury Crash
Juvenile Injured After Polaris Off-Road Vehicle Crash South of Ozark
Incident record
August 7, 2026
1:20 p.m.
Selmore Road
Ozark, Christian County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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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.
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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