Injury Crash
Juvenile Pedestrian Seriously Hurt in Two-Vehicle Crash on Private Property Near Cassville
Incident record
October 23, 2026
5:20 p.m.
Route Y
Cassville, Barry County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A juvenile pedestrian suffered serious injuries in a crash involving two vehicles on private property along Route Y, about two miles north of Cassville, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The Patrol reported the incident occurred the evening of Oct. 23, 2026, at approximately 5:20 p.m. Both vehicles involved — a 2015 GMC Yukon and a 2015 Ford Expedition — were traveling north at the time, per the crash report.
According to the Patrol, the juvenile pedestrian struck in the crash sustained serious injuries. No fatalities were reported in connection with the incident, and the report lists one injury overall.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D is handling the investigation into the crash, identified in state records as incident number 260449962. Because the crash occurred on private property rather than a public roadway, specific circumstances surrounding how the pedestrian came into contact with the vehicles have not been detailed in the Patrol's report.
No further information about the identities of those involved, the extent of the juvenile's injuries beyond "serious," or contributing factors has been released by authorities.
This report will be updated as additional details become available from the Missouri State Highway Patrol or other officials involved in the investigation.
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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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