Injury Crash
Juvenile Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on US-160 East of Lamar
Incident record
August 29, 2026
8:47 p.m.
US-160
Lamar, Barton County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A juvenile occupant suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on US-160 about 10 miles east of Lamar, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol's online crash report states the crash occurred on Aug. 29, 2026, at 8:47 p.m. and involved a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse that was traveling westbound at the time.
According to the patrol, the juvenile occupant sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment following the crash. No fatalities were reported, and the incident, logged as crash number 260367343, is being investigated by Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Details regarding the circumstances leading up to the crash have not been released. The patrol has not indicated whether any additional factors are under review as part of its investigation.
This report will 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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