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Juvenile Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on MO 21 in Ripley County

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

Incident record

Date

July 2, 2026

Time

11:35 p.m.

Roadway

MO 21 at MO 142

Location

Ripley County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A juvenile occupant suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash late July 2, 2026, on MO 21 north of MO 142 in Ripley County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash was reported at 11:35 p.m., the Patrol said. A 2012 Chevrolet Impala was traveling southbound on MO 21 when the crash occurred, according to the report.

The juvenile occupant sustained minor injuries, the Patrol reported. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.

The incident, logged as crash number 260276531, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop E and is being investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

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

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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