Injury Crash

Juvenile Seriously Injured in Benton County ATV Crash

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 10, 2026

Time

9:15 a.m.

Roadway

Pratt Ave at MO-MM

Location

Benton County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

Injuries reported

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A juvenile was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash involving a Tracker 600 four-wheeler on Pratt Avenue east of MO-MM in Benton County, according to a preliminary online crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The patrol said the crash occurred on the morning of Oct. 10, 2026, at approximately 9:15 a.m. The four-wheeler was traveling southbound on Pratt Avenue at the time, authorities reported.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the juvenile operating the vehicle suffered serious injuries in the crash. No other vehicles were reported to be involved.

The incident is being investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop A and has been logged under report number 260431066.

This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may 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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