Injury Crash

Juvenile Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on Hart Lane South of Downing

By Nationwide Report Staff
Map showing Downing, Schuyler County, MO
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 2, 2026

Time

12:15 p.m.

Roadway

Hart Ln

Location

Downing, Schuyler County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A crash involving two vehicles on Hart Lane, about seven miles south of Downing in Schuyler County, left a juvenile passenger with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The patrol reported that the collision occurred at 12:15 p.m. on Sept. 2, 2026, and involved a 2010 Dodge Caravan and a 2007 Chevrolet truck, both of which were traveling westbound on Hart Lane at the time.

According to the same report, a juvenile occupant sustained minor injuries in the crash. No fatalities were reported, and the patrol has not released further details about the number of occupants in each vehicle or the specific circumstances leading up to the collision.

The incident, logged under case number 260372702, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop B and was investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

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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