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Injury Crash

Juvenile Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on County Road 265 Near Oran

By Nationwide Report Staff
Map showing Oran, Scott County, MO
Map precision: road
Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 2, 2026

Time

1:10 p.m.

Roadway

County Road 265

Location

Oran, Scott County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A juvenile suffered moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash west of Oran on July 2, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash happened at 1:10 p.m. on County Road 265, about four miles west of Oran in Scott County, the Highway Patrol said. Investigators with Troop E responded to the scene.

According to the Patrol's report, a 2011 Toyota Camry was traveling southbound on County Road 265 when the single-vehicle crash occurred. A juvenile occupant of the vehicle sustained moderate injuries, the report states. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.

Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash have not been released. The Missouri State Highway Patrol's report on the incident, numbered 260275255, is listed as preliminary.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release further details.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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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