Injury Crash
82-Year-Old Injured in Highway 24 Crash Involving Chariton County Sheriff's Vehicle
Incident record
September 13, 2026
12:00 p.m.
Highway 24 mile marker 1 mile east
Buckner, Chariton County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Chariton County Sheriff's Office
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An 82-year-old man was seriously injured Sunday in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 24 near Buckner, about one mile east of the community, according to KMIZ.
The man was driving a 2021 Honda Pioneer Side-by-Side UTV westbound on Highway 24 at the time of the crash, the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report states. The UTV was involved in a collision with a Chariton County Sheriff's Department vehicle, KMIZ reported.
The crash happened around midday Sunday, according to available reports. The 82-year-old was transported to a hospital with serious injuries following the collision, KMIZ said. No fatalities were reported, and one other vehicle occupant was involved in the incident.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. Authorities have not released additional details regarding the circumstances that led to the collision between the two vehicles.
Chariton County, located in north-central Missouri, includes the stretch of Highway 24 where the crash occurred. Further information about the crash, including contributing factors, has not been made public as the investigation continues.
This report will be updated as officials release more information about the crash.
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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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