Injury Crash
Two Juveniles Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Golf Road in Benton County

Incident record
August 29, 2026
3:50 p.m.
Golf Road at Beach Access Road
Benton County, MO
Missouri
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2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two juveniles were injured after a single-vehicle crash on Golf Road in Benton County, Missouri, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened on August 29, 2026, at 3:50 p.m. on southbound Golf Road at Beach Access Road, the Patrol's online crash report states. A 2010 Hyundai Elantra was traveling south at the time of the incident.
Both occupants of the vehicle were juveniles. The Patrol reported that the driver sustained minor injuries, as did a passenger riding with them. Both were transported to a medical facility for treatment following the crash.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop A and is listed in Patrol records as incident number 260366887. No fatalities were reported.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash have not been fully released. This report will be updated as the Missouri State Highway Patrol provides 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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