Injury Crash

Smithton Man Seriously Injured After UTV Leaves Route DD Southeast of Tipton

By Nationwide Report StaffJuly 6, 2026

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Incident record

Date

July 6, 2026

Roadway

Route DD at Route KK

Location

Tipton, Morgan County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

Injuries reported

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Morgan County Sheriff's Office

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Report

An 82-year-old Smithton man suffered serious injuries Monday night when the utility vehicle he was driving left Route DD southeast of Tipton, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The patrol said the man was driving a 2016 John Deere XUV865R westbound on Route DD near its intersection with Route KK when the UTV went off the right side of the roadway. Investigators reported one vehicle was involved in the crash.

The man sustained serious injuries in the incident, according to the patrol. No fatalities were reported, and the extent of any additional injuries has not been detailed.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. Further details, including the circumstances that led the UTV to leave the road, have not been released.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MO - KMIZ TV

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Legal context

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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