Injury Crash
Two Iowa Men Injured in Golf Cart Crash South of Mercer
Incident record
October 10, 2026
9:58 p.m.
Lake Marie Drive
Mercer, Mercer County, MO
Missouri
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2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two men from Des Moines, Iowa, were hurt in a golf cart crash on Lake Marie Drive about two miles south of Mercer, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol said the crash happened at 193 Lake Marie Drive on the night of October 10, 2026, at approximately 9:58 p.m. The incident falls under the jurisdiction of Troop H, according to the agency's report.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash involved a single vehicle — a 2025 Easy Go Express golf cart — that was traveling northbound at the time. A 44-year-old male driver sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the patrol said. A 58-year-old male occupant also sustained moderate injuries but refused transport to a medical facility, according to the report.
No other vehicles were reported involved, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol listed no fatalities in connection with the crash. The incident has been logged by the agency as crash report number 260432096.
This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials provide further 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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