Fatal Crash

16-Year-Old Fulton Passenger Dies in UTV Crash in Callaway County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 11, 2026

Time

2:17 p.m.

Roadway

Beaver

Location

Fulton, Callaway County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

Injuries reported

Fatalities

1 fatality

Agency

Callaway County Sheriff's Office

Report

Report body

A 16-year-old passenger from Fulton died in a side-by-side utility vehicle crash in Callaway County, according to KMIZ, which reported the crash happened early Sunday morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the crash involved a 2025 Polaris Side by Side traveling northbound on Beaver Road and occurred at around 2:17 p.m.

The patrol said the UTV was being driven by another 16-year-old from Fulton at the time of the crash. Only one vehicle was involved, according to available reports.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. No additional details about the circumstances leading up to the crash have been released.

This report will be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MO - KMIZ TV
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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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