Injury Crash

Two ATVs Collide on Scott County Road, One Driver Injured

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 30, 2026 at 3:40 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 30, 2026

Time

3:40 p.m.

Roadway

County Road 331

Location

Benton, Scott County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A crash involving two all-terrain vehicles left one person injured on County Road 331 east of Benton, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The patrol reported that the collision occurred on the afternoon of September 30, 2026, about two miles east of Benton in Scott County. Troop E investigators responded to the scene.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report, a 2003 Honda Fourtrax and a 2004 Honda Sporttrax were both traveling northbound on County Road 331 when the two vehicles collided.

A 19-year-old male driver from Benton sustained moderate injuries in the crash, the patrol said. He was transported to a medical facility for treatment following the collision.

No fatalities were reported in connection with the incident, and details on the second driver involved have not been released.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to document the crash under incident number 260416814. This report may be updated as officials release additional information.

Source: Reported by MSHP

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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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