Injury Crash

Two Seriously Injured in UTV Crash South of Kirbyville

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 19, 2026

Time

8:23 p.m.

Roadway

Savage Road

Location

Kirbyville, Taney County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

Two people suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash involving a UTV on Savage Road, about a mile south of Kirbyville, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred the evening of Sept. 19, 2026, at approximately 8:23 p.m., the Highway Patrol reported. A 2026 Can-Am Commander UTV was traveling southbound on Savage Road at the time of the crash, according to the agency's online crash report.

A 50-year-old male driver and a 54-year-old female occupant both sustained serious injuries in the crash, the Highway Patrol said. Both were transported to receive medical treatment, according to the preliminary report.

The incident, identified by the Highway Patrol as case number 260401051, is being investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D. No additional details about the circumstances of the crash have been released.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release further details.

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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