Injury Crash
Three Injured, Including Two Juveniles, in Off-Road Vehicle Crash in Ste Genevieve County
Incident record
August 3, 2026
9:37 p.m.
Smith Road at Route D
Ste Genevieve County, MO
Missouri
1
3 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Three people were injured, two of them juveniles, when a Can-Am Commander XT crashed on Smith Road north of Route D in Ste Genevieve County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol, whose online crash report cites incident number 260327788, said the crash happened at 9:37 p.m. on Aug. 3, 2026, as the 2022 Can-Am Commander XT was traveling northbound on Smith Road. Only one vehicle was involved, according to the report.
The juvenile driver of the off-road vehicle suffered serious injuries and was taken for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol said. A second juvenile occupant sustained moderate injuries and was also transported for treatment. An 18-year-old male occupant from Bonne Terre, Missouri, sustained serious injuries and was likewise taken for medical care, according to the report.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash. The investigation falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. Details may be updated as officials release 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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