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

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 27, 2026

Time

4:30 p.m.

Roadway

Second Street at Cherry Street

Location

Summersville, Texas County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

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.

Source: Reported by MSHP
Related resources
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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