Injury Crash

Juvenile Injured in Single-UTV Crash on Milam Road in Lafayette County

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 7, 2026 at 4:20 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

August 7, 2026

Time

4:20 p.m.

Roadway

MILAM RD at WHITE RD

Location

Lafayette County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A juvenile driver suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Milam Road south of White Road in Lafayette County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash occurred on August 7, 2026, at approximately 4:20 p.m., the Patrol said. A 2020 Tracker UTV was traveling north on Milam Road at the time of the incident, according to the crash report.

The juvenile behind the wheel sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. No other vehicles were involved in the crash.

The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop A and was investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, which logged the incident under report number 260333667.

This report will be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP

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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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