Injury Crash
St. Louis Man Seriously Injured in Franklin County ATV Crash
Incident record
August 8, 2026
7:10 p.m.
Drake Lane at Eck Drive
Franklin County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 49-year-old St. Louis man suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle ATV crash on Drake Lane in Franklin County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened at 7:10 p.m. on August 8, 2026, as the man was driving a 2024 Kayo ATV eastbound on Drake Lane, west of Eck Drive, the Patrol's online crash report states.
The driver was hurt and transported for medical treatment following the crash, according to the Highway Patrol. No other vehicles were reported involved, and no fatalities resulted from the incident.
Troop C of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated the crash, which is logged under incident number 260335700.
This report will be updated as officials release more information.
Related resources
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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