Injury Crash
Juvenile Injured in Jefferson County Crash Involving Mini Bike and SUV
Incident record
September 3, 2026
2:15 p.m.
US 61 at Pine Drive
Jefferson 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 southbound US 61 at Pine Drive in Jefferson County, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred the afternoon of September 3, 2026, at approximately 2:15 p.m., the patrol said. It involved a Coleman Mini Bike and a 2017 Ford Explorer, both traveling southbound at the time, based on the agency's online crash report.
The juvenile operating the mini bike sustained serious injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol reported. No other injuries or fatalities were noted in connection with the crash.
Troop C of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene and is investigating the incident under case number 260374612.
This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release more 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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