Injury Crash

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

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 29, 2026

Time

3:50 p.m.

Roadway

Golf Road at Beach Access Road

Location

Benton County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

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.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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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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