Injury Crash
Linn Creek Teen Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Lake Trail Road
Incident record
July 27, 2026
8:40 p.m.
LAKE TRAIL ROAD mile marker 0.6 miles south of MO 5
Morgan County, MO
Missouri
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1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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An 18-year-old man from Linn Creek was injured in a single-vehicle crash on Lake Trail Road in Morgan County, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened at 8:40 p.m. on July 27, 2026, about 0.6 miles south of MO 5, the Patrol reported. The driver was operating a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox traveling south at the time of the crash, according to the Patrol's online crash report.
The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. No other vehicles were involved, and no fatalities were reported.
The crash is documented under incident report number 260317338 and was investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release more information.
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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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