Injury Crash

Juvenile Injured in Single-Vehicle Polaris Ranger Crash Near Weatherby

By Nationwide Report Staff
Map showing Weatherby, Dekalb County, MO
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 24, 2026

Time

9:05 a.m.

Roadway

NE Crabill Road at NE Heimbaugh Road

Location

Weatherby, Dekalb County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A juvenile driver suffered moderate injuries the morning of Aug. 24 when a 2020 Polaris Ranger crashed about two miles northeast of Weatherby, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash happened at the intersection of NE Crabill Road and NE Heimbaugh Road in Dekalb County, the Patrol said. The off-road vehicle was traveling eastbound at the time, and no other vehicles were involved, per the report.

The young driver was transported for medical treatment following the crash, the Patrol's online report states. No fatalities were reported, and one injury was recorded in connection with the incident.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop H investigated the crash, which is logged under report number 260358594.

This report will be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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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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