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73-Year-Old Linn Woman Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway 100

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

May 27, 2026

Roadway

Highway 100 at Brandt Road

Location

Linn, Osage County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

None reported

Fatalities

1 fatality

Agency

Osage County Sheriff's Office

Report

Report body

A 73-year-old woman from Linn died Wednesday in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 100 near Brandt Road in Osage County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report.

The woman was driving a 2007 Chevrolet Impala eastbound when she suffered a medical emergency, the Patrol said. The vehicle then left the roadway on the right side.

No other vehicles or injuries were reported in connection with the crash.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is the agency of record for the crash investigation.

This report is based on preliminary information from officials. Details may be updated as more information becomes available.

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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