Injury Crash
Two Juveniles Injured When Mini Bikes Collide on Pleasant Hope Street
Incident record
July 23, 2026
2:30 p.m.
Cowden St
Pleasant Hope, Polk County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A collision between two mini bikes on Cowden Street in Pleasant Hope left one juvenile with moderate injuries on July 23, 2026, according to a preliminary crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened at about 2:30 p.m. in Polk County, the report states. A 2015 Honda CRF 50 was traveling eastbound on Cowden Street when it collided with a 2026 Honda CRF 110 heading westbound, per the Highway Patrol.
One of the juvenile riders suffered moderate injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol reported. No fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D is investigating the crash, which has been logged under incident number 260310118.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release 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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