Injury Crash
Three Injured in Off-Road Vehicle Crash on US 160 East of Gainesville
Incident record
July 18, 2026
4:20 p.m.
US 160
Gainesville, Ozark County, MO
Missouri
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3 injured
None reported
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Three people from Sikeston were injured when the off-road vehicle they were riding in crashed on US 160 about ten miles east of Gainesville, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.
The crash happened on July 18, 2026, at approximately 4:20 p.m., the report states. A 2025 Polaris Razor 1000S Turbo was traveling westbound on US 160 when it was involved in a single-vehicle crash, according to the Highway Patrol.
All three occupants sustained injuries, per the report. A 55-year-old woman suffered moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment. A 57-year-old man sustained minor injuries. A second adult female occupant also suffered moderate injuries and was transported for treatment. All three occupants were identified as residents of Sikeston, Missouri, the report notes.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop G is investigating the crash, which is documented under report number 260302466.
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.
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