Injury Crash
Three Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on MO-116 West of Polo
Incident record
July 3, 2026
10:30 p.m.
MO-116 at RT-T
Polo, Caldwell County, MO
Missouri
2
3 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Report body
Three people were transported for medical treatment following a two-vehicle crash on MO-116 near Polo, according to a preliminary online crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The collision occurred at approximately 10:30 p.m. on July 3, 2026, on eastbound MO-116 just west of RT-T, roughly two miles west of Polo, the Patrol's report states.
According to the report, a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado traveling westbound collided with a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado traveling eastbound. The Patrol's Troop H is investigating the crash under incident number 260278851.
Three occupants were injured in the collision, per the report. A juvenile passenger sustained minor injuries and was transported for treatment. A 44-year-old male driver from Lathrop, Missouri, sustained moderate injuries and was also transported. A 45-year-old female driver from Ludlow, Missouri, sustained minor injuries and received medical transport as well.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release further details.
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.