Fatal Crash
Crane Man, 56, Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash South of Billings, Missouri
Incident record
September 17, 2026
5:15 p.m.
Jasmine Road
Billings, Stone County, MO
Missouri
1
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 90°F · 2 mph wind
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A 56-year-old man from Crane, Missouri, died Thursday evening after the pickup truck he was driving crashed on Jasmine Road about four miles south of Billings, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The agency's online crash report states the man was driving a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado eastbound at the time of the crash. He was pronounced dead at the scene, the Highway Patrol said.
Light drizzle was falling in the area around the time of the crash, according to weather data.
The crash involved only the one vehicle, per the Highway Patrol's report. No additional injuries were reported.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D is investigating the crash, which is documented under crash report number 260397440.
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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