Fatal Crash
Construction Worker Killed in Pulaski County Roadside Crash
Incident record
May 4, 2026
2:20 p.m.
Spruce Road at Highway H
Waynesville, Pulaski County, MO
Missouri
1
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Pulaski County Sheriff's Office
Moderate drizzle · 82°F · 0.02 in precip · 18 mph wind
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A construction worker was killed after being struck by a vehicle on Spruce Road in Pulaski County, according to KMIZ. The crash happened around 2:20 p.m. Monday, about one mile west of Highway H, near Waynesville.
According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, an 88-year-old Waynesville man was driving a 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer eastbound on Spruce Road at the time of the crash. The vehicle struck the worker, who was killed at the scene.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, with temperatures near 82 degrees and winds around 18 mph, according to weather data.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. One vehicle was involved, and no other injuries have been reported.
This report will 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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