Injury Crash
Juvenile Injured in ATV Crash Southwest of Ellington
Incident record
October 4, 2026
4:43 p.m.
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Ellington, Reynolds County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A juvenile driver suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash about five miles southwest of Ellington, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened on October 4, 2026, at 4:43 p.m. in Reynolds County, within Troop G's jurisdiction, the Patrol reported.
According to the report, the vehicle involved was a 2003 Honda Four Trax Rancher, an all-terrain vehicle, which was traveling east at the time of the crash. The juvenile operating the ATV sustained minor injuries, the Patrol said.
No other vehicles were reported to be involved in the crash. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation.
This report may be updated as officials release additional information.
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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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