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Two Juveniles Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash North of Licking

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 2, 2026

Time

12:45 a.m.

Roadway

US-63

Location

Licking, Texas County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

Two juveniles were hurt early Sunday when a car left the roadway on US-63 north of Licking, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's preliminary crash report.

The crash happened around 12:45 a.m. on August 2, roughly six miles north of Licking in Texas County, the Patrol said. A 2016 Chevrolet Cruze was traveling northbound on US-63 at the time, according to the online crash report.

A juvenile occupant suffered moderate injuries, while the juvenile driver sustained minor injuries, the Patrol reported. The driver was transported for medical treatment following the crash.

The incident, logged by the Patrol as case number 260324939, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop G. No further details on the circumstances leading up to the crash have been released.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release additional 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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