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Woman Seriously Injured in Moped Crash Near Lamar

By Nationwide Report Staff
Map showing Lamar, Barton County, MO
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

June 27, 2026

Time

1:26 p.m.

Roadway

NE 5TH RD

Location

Lamar, Barton County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A 36-year-old woman was seriously injured Saturday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash involving a moped near Lamar, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The patrol said the crash occurred at 1:26 p.m. on NE 5th Rd, about 300 yards from Lamar, in Barton County. An Italica moped was traveling westbound when the crash occurred, per the preliminary report.

The driver sustained serious injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the patrol reported. No other vehicles were involved, and no fatalities were reported.

Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene. The incident has been logged under report number 260267042.

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

Source: Reported by MSHP
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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