Injury Crash
Juvenile Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash Involving Homemade Buggy in Summersville

Incident record
July 27, 2026
4:30 p.m.
Second Street at Cherry Street
Summersville, Texas County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Report body
A juvenile suffered moderate injuries in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Second Street and Cherry Street in Summersville on July 27, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash, reported at approximately 4:30 p.m., involved a homemade buggy and a 2017 Ford Escape, both traveling westbound at the time, the Patrol said in its preliminary online crash report.
The injured juvenile, an occupant of one of the vehicles, was transported for medical treatment following the crash, according to the report.
The incident occurred within Summersville city limits in Texas County and falls under the jurisdiction of Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop G, which is investigating the crash.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash, which involved two vehicles total.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release more information.
Related resources
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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