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Two Juveniles Injured in Off-Road Vehicle Crash Near Dexter

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 27, 2026

Time

12:18 p.m.

Roadway

Leanne Dr

Location

Dexter, Stoddard County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

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.

Source: Reported by MSHP
Related resources
Legal context
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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