Injury Crash
One Injured in Off-Road Vehicle Collision on Route E in Washington County
Incident record
October 3, 2026
4:57 p.m.
Route E
Washington County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash involving two off-road vehicles left one man with moderate injuries on Route E in Washington County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The collision occurred the evening of Oct. 3, 2026, at 15056 Route E, within the Patrol's Troop C jurisdiction, the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report states.
According to the preliminary report, a 2020 Polaris RZR 1000 was traveling eastbound when it collided with a 2010 Polaris Sportsman heading westbound. The driver of one of the vehicles, a 49-year-old man from Cadet, Missouri, sustained moderate injuries in the crash, the Patrol said. He was transported for medical treatment following the collision.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is the agency of record investigating the crash. No fatalities were reported, and one injury has been confirmed in connection with the two-vehicle incident.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash have not been fully released. This report will be updated as officials provide additional 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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