Fatal Crash
82-Year-Old Killed in Clay County Crash Involving Car and Riding Mower
Incident record
September 3, 2026
1:03 p.m.
N Stark Ave at 122nd Ter
Clay County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash on N Stark Avenue north of 122nd Terrace in Clay County left an 82-year-old man dead, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The collision, identified as incident number 260374443, occurred on September 3, 2026, at 1:03 p.m., the Patrol said. Troop A responded to the scene.
According to the crash report, a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu and a Skag lawn mower were both traveling south on N Stark Avenue when the two collided. The driver of the Malibu, a 63-year-old man, sustained minor injuries and was taken for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. The 82-year-old man operating the lawn mower suffered fatal injuries and was also transported for treatment, according to the report.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has not released additional details on how the crash occurred. No further information about the identities of those involved has been made public.
This report is based on the Patrol's initial crash documentation and 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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