Injury Crash
Two Vehicles Collide on E 480th Road Near Bolivar, One Injured
Incident record
September 16, 2026
5:53 p.m.
E 480TH RD
Bolivar, Polk County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 91°F · 8 mph wind
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A two-vehicle crash southwest of Bolivar left one driver with moderate injuries on September 16, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's preliminary online crash report.
The collision occurred at approximately 5:53 p.m. on E 480th Road, about two miles southwest of Bolivar in Polk County, the Patrol reported. A 2023 RAM 2500 was traveling westbound when it collided with a 2003 Chevrolet Impala traveling eastbound, according to the report.
A 59-year-old male driver sustained moderate injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. No fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time of the crash, according to weather data.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, which is handling the investigation.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may 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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