Injury Crash

Juvenile Injured in Johnson County UTV Crash on Gay Street

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 9, 2026

Time

3:32 p.m.

Roadway

GAY ST.

Location

Johnson County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A juvenile occupant was seriously injured Wednesday afternoon in a single-vehicle utility-vehicle crash in Johnson County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred at approximately 3:32 p.m. on September 9, 2026, in the 700 block of East Gay Street, the Patrol's online crash report states. The report indicates one vehicle was involved — a 2013 Coleman Outfitter HS400 UTV-2.

According to the Patrol, a juvenile was driving the UTV and was not injured in the crash. A juvenile occupant riding in the vehicle sustained serious injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the report says.

The crash, listed under incident number 260385919, falls within Troop A jurisdiction and remains under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. No additional details about the circumstances leading up to the crash have been released.

This report will be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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Legal context
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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