Fatal Crash
Bradleyville Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash South of Sparta
Incident record
October 22, 2026
5:25 p.m.
MO-125
Sparta, Christian County, MO
Missouri
1
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 41-year-old Bradleyville man died Thursday evening following a single-vehicle crash on MO-125 south of Sparta, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash occurred around 5:25 p.m. on October 22, about two miles south of Sparta in Christian County, the Highway Patrol reported. A 2014 Peterbilt was traveling southbound on MO-125 when the crash occurred, patrol records show.
The driver, identified only by age and hometown in the report, sustained fatal injuries, according to the Highway Patrol. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D is investigating the incident, which has been assigned crash report number 260448414.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release additional details.
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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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