Injury Crash
Two Juveniles Seriously Injured in Lafayette County UTV Crash
Incident record
September 17, 2026
6:10 p.m.
DOVER CEMETERY RD at S MILL ST
Lafayette County, MO
Missouri
1
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two juveniles suffered serious injuries when a utility task vehicle they were riding in crashed in Lafayette County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash occurred on September 17, 2026, at approximately 6:10 p.m. near the intersection of Dover Cemetery Road and South Mill Street, the Patrol reported. A single UTV was involved, and no other vehicles were part of the incident.
One juvenile was driving the UTV while the other was a passenger, according to the report. Both sustained serious injuries and were transported to a medical facility for treatment. No fatalities were reported.
The crash is documented under Missouri State Highway Patrol report number 260397542. Troop A of the Patrol is investigating the incident, though additional details about how the crash occurred have not been released.
This report will be updated as officials release more 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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