Injury Crash
Two Juveniles Injured in Off-Road Vehicle Crash Near Dexter

Incident record
July 27, 2026
12:18 p.m.
Leanne Dr
Dexter, Stoddard County, MO
Missouri
1
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two juveniles were injured on July 27, 2026, when a Can Am Defender they were riding in crashed on private property along Leanne Dr, about a mile south of Dexter, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash happened at 12:18 p.m., the report states. The 2025 Can Am Defender, an off-road utility vehicle, was traveling eastbound at the time of the crash, according to the Patrol.
A juvenile driver suffered minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. A juvenile occupant riding with the driver sustained moderate injuries and was also taken for treatment.
The single-vehicle crash was investigated by Troop E of the Missouri State Highway Patrol under incident number 260316596.
No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release further details.
Related resources
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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