Fatal Crash
78-Year-Old Springfield Man Killed in MO-125 Crash Involving Truck, E-Bike
Incident record
August 12, 2026
7:57 a.m.
MO-125
Rogersville, Christian County, MO
Missouri
2
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Report body
A 78-year-old man from Springfield died following a two-vehicle crash on MO-125 about two miles south of Rogersville in Christian County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The patrol reported the crash occurred at 7:57 a.m. on Aug. 12, 2026, and involved a 2017 Ford F550 traveling south and a 2025 Wakewheel Scout E-bike traveling east. The 78-year-old driver sustained fatal injuries in the collision, the report states.
A second driver involved in the crash was transported for medical treatment, according to the patrol. The extent of that person's injuries has not been detailed in the available report.
The crash, listed under incident number 260340429, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D and remains under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
This report will be updated as officials release additional information.
Related resources
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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