Injury Crash
Teen Seriously Injured in Crash Following Highway Patrol Chase Near Montreal, MO
Incident record
June 18, 2026
10:47 p.m.
Highway 5 at Smooth Hill Dr.
Montreal, Morgan County, MO
Missouri
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1 injured
None reported
Morgan County Sheriff's Office
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A 16-year-old from Montreal, Missouri was seriously injured in a crash on Highway 5 that occurred during a pursuit involving the Missouri State Highway Patrol, according to a patrol crash report.
The crash happened at 10:47 p.m. Thursday, about 1,500 feet south of Smooth Hill Drive in Morgan County, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported. The teen was behind the wheel of a vehicle listed as a 2000 model year in patrol records, though additional details about the make were not specified in the report.
According to KMIZ, the crash unfolded as the vehicle was being pursued by Highway Patrol troopers. The 16-year-old sustained serious injuries as a result of the crash, the outlet reported.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the incident. It remains unclear how many other vehicles, if any, were involved.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation into the crash. Further information regarding the circumstances of the pursuit and the events leading up to the crash has not been released.
This report will 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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