Injury Crash
Juvenile Injured in Off-Road Vehicle Crash Near Schell City
Incident record
August 25, 2026
1:30 p.m.
Dodson Road
Schell City, Vernon County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A juvenile driver suffered moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash in a private field south of Schell City, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred the afternoon of August 25, 2026, around 1:30 p.m. on Dodson Road, about three miles south of Schell City in Vernon County, the Patrol reported. Troopers with Troop D responded to the scene.
According to the Patrol's online crash report, a 2026 Honda Foreman was traveling east at the time of the crash. The vehicle's driver, identified only as a juvenile, sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the report states.
No other vehicles were involved in the incident, which is listed under Patrol incident number 260360433. Investigators have not released additional details regarding how the crash occurred.
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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