Injury Crash
Juvenile Injured in Two-Truck Crash on US-65 in Benton County
Incident record
October 3, 2026
6:33 p.m.
US-65 at MO-7
Benton County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A juvenile driver suffered moderate injuries in a two-vehicle crash on US-65 south of MO-7 in Benton County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The patrol reported the crash happened at 6:33 p.m. on October 3, 2026, and involved a 1997 GMC Sierra and a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado, both traveling southbound at the time.
The juvenile driver was transported for medical treatment after sustaining moderate injuries, the patrol said. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
The incident falls under the jurisdiction of Troop A, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the 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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