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Injury Crash

Two Juveniles Injured in Off-Road Vehicle Crash Southeast of Alton

By Nationwide Report Staff
Map showing Alton, Oregon County, MO
Map precision: road
Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 5, 2026

Time

10:45 p.m.

Roadway

County Road 224 at County Road 223

Location

Alton, Oregon County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

Two juvenile occupants suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash involving a 2025 Kawasaki KRX, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.

The crash occurred at 10:45 p.m. on July 5, 2026, at the intersection of County Road 224 and County Road 223, roughly 10 miles southeast of Alton in Oregon County, the Patrol reported. The off-road vehicle was traveling north at the time of the crash, per the report.

Both juveniles aboard the Kawasaki KRX sustained minor injuries, according to the Patrol's crash report, which was filed under incident number 260282903. Troop G responded to the scene.

No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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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