Injury Crash
Two Juveniles Injured in Vernon County Crash East of Nevada, Missouri
Incident record
July 9, 2026
5:05 p.m.
S. 1700 RD
Nevada, Vernon County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 89°F · 8 mph wind
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Two juveniles sustained minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash on S. 1700 RD, about four miles east of Nevada, Missouri, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. The crash was reported at 5:05 p.m. on July 9, 2026, and is being investigated by Troop D.
According to the preliminary MSHP report, a 2023 Toyota Tacoma was traveling southbound when it collided with a northbound 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Two juvenile occupants suffered minor injuries in the crash and were transported for medical treatment, the patrol said.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time of the crash, according to weather data, with temperatures near 89 degrees and light winds recorded for the location.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has not released additional details regarding the circumstances of the collision. This report is based on preliminary information from the agency's online crash report, and details may be updated as officials release more information.
Related resources
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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