Fatal Crash
Child Killed, Three Adults Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash on MO-5 in Laclede County
Incident record
July 24, 2026
1:04 p.m.
MO-5 at ORCHARD DR
Laclede County, MO
Missouri
3
3 injured
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A juvenile died and three adults were injured following a three-vehicle crash on MO-5 at Orchard Drive in Laclede County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol said the collision occurred on July 24, 2026, at 1:04 p.m. and involved a northbound 2022 Hyundai Venue and two southbound vehicles, a 2014 Toyota Prius and a 2023 GMC Terrain.
A juvenile occupant sustained fatal injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the patrol reported. A 34-year-old male driver from Geneseo, Illinois, suffered serious injuries, while a 71-year-old female driver from Columbia, Missouri, and a 76-year-old female driver from Lebanon, Missouri, each sustained moderate injuries. All three adults were transported for medical care, according to the preliminary crash report.
The crash, identified in patrol records as incident 260311484, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop I. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. Details 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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