Injury Crash
Two Juveniles Injured in Single-Vehicle ATV Crash Near Puxico
Incident record
October 24, 2026
11:06 a.m.
County Road 280
Puxico, Stoddard County, MO
Missouri
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2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two juveniles were injured when an all-terrain vehicle crashed on County Road 280 about two miles west of Puxico in Stoddard County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred around 11:06 a.m. on Oct. 24, 2026, the Patrol's preliminary online crash report states. A 2013 Polaris 500 H0 Sportsman was traveling eastbound at the time of the crash, according to the report.
The juvenile driver of the ATV suffered serious injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. A juvenile occupant riding with the driver sustained moderate injuries and was also taken for treatment, according to the report.
The crash, assigned incident number 260450990, is being investigated by Troop E of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. No other vehicles were reported involved.
Further details about the circumstances of the crash have not been released. This report will be updated as the Missouri State Highway Patrol releases additional 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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