Injury Crash
Mountain Grove Teen Seriously Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash in Wright County
Incident record
July 22, 2026
2:40 p.m.
Owens Road at Stairstep Road
Wright County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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An 18-year-old Mountain Grove resident was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash on Owens Road at Stairstep Road in Wright County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash happened on July 22, 2026, at 2:40 p.m., the Patrol said. A 2016 Nissan Sentra was traveling eastbound on Owens Road at the time of the incident.
The occupant sustained serious injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the preliminary report. No other vehicles were involved, and no fatalities were reported.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop G, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation.
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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