Fatal Crash
Driver Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Hartville
Incident record
October 28, 2026
11:39 p.m.
MO Y
Hartville, Wright County, MO
Missouri
1
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A driver died late Wednesday night after a single-vehicle crash on MO Y southeast of Hartville, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened at 11:39 p.m. on October 28, roughly 3.4 miles southeast of Hartville in Wright County, the Patrol's online crash report states. A 2007 Chevrolet 2500 was traveling northbound at the time of the crash, according to the report.
The driver suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, the Highway Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported to be involved.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop G, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation.
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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