Injury Crash
Lancaster Man Seriously Injured in Single-Vehicle Polaris Crash Near Downing
Incident record
October 4, 2026
9:00 p.m.
Davis Hill Avenue
Downing, Schuyler County, MO
Missouri
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1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 30-year-old man from Lancaster, Missouri, was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash southwest of Downing, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened around 9:00 p.m. on October 4, 2026, on Davis Hill Avenue, about four miles southwest of Downing, the Patrol's online crash report states.
According to the report, a 2023 Polaris General was traveling southbound on Davis Hill Avenue when the vehicle was involved in the crash. The occupant, the 30-year-old Lancaster man, sustained serious injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop B is investigating the incident, logged under report number 260423000. No other vehicles were reported involved, and no fatalities resulted from the crash.
This report will be updated if officials release further details about the circumstances of the crash or the condition of the injured man.
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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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