Injury Crash

Two Juveniles Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash West of Ozark

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 20, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

August 20, 2026

Time

3:00 p.m.

Roadway

Minnehaha Rd.

Location

Ozark, Christian County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Two juveniles suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Minnehaha Rd. about two miles west of Ozark, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash happened at 3:00 p.m. on Aug. 20, 2026, in Christian County, the Patrol's online crash report states. A 2012 Mercedes-Benz C350 was traveling eastbound at the time of the crash, according to the report.

Both a juvenile driver and a juvenile occupant were injured and transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. Their injuries were described as minor. No fatalities were reported, and only the one vehicle was involved.

The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation.

This report will be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP

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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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