Injury Crash
Two Injured in Early-Morning Crash on MO 13 South of Bolivar
Incident record
August 6, 2026
3:29 a.m.
MO 13
Bolivar, Polk County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two people were hurt in a two-vehicle crash early Thursday on MO 13 about seven miles south of Bolivar, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The patrol said the crash occurred at approximately 3:29 a.m. on August 6 and involved a 2021 Jeep Cherokee traveling southbound and a 1970 Ford 600 traveling eastbound on MO 13 in Polk County.
A 39-year-old female occupant sustained moderate injuries, while a 62-year-old male driver suffered serious injuries, the patrol reported. Their specific vehicle assignments were not detailed in the crash report.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D and is logged under incident number 260331096, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash. Further specifics, including the circumstances that led to the collision, had not been released as of this report.
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.
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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