Injury Crash

Polo Man Seriously Injured in ATV Crash on Garrett Road

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

June 23, 2026

Time

8:00 p.m.

Roadway

Garrett Road

Location

Polo, Moniteau County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Moniteau County Sheriff's Office

Report

Report body

A 54-year-old Polo man was seriously injured in an ATV crash Tuesday evening in Moniteau County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report and KMIZ.

The crash happened just before 8 p.m. in the 16000 block of Garrett Road, the patrol reported. A 2004 Honda Recon ATV was traveling southbound at the time, according to the crash report.

A 50-year-old Polo woman was also on the ATV at the time of the crash, the patrol said. The 54-year-old man suffered serious injuries, according to the report.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. No fatalities were reported.

This report will be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MO - KMIZ TV
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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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