Fatal Crash
Driver Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on Buford Road in Washington County
Incident record
November 2, 2026
10:20 p.m.
Buford Road at Missouri 21
Washington County, MO
Missouri
1
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A driver died following a single-vehicle crash on Buford Road near Missouri 21 in Washington County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.
The patrol said the crash happened on Nov. 2, 2026, at 10:20 p.m. A 2005 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling westbound on Buford Road at the time of the crash, the report states.
The driver sustained fatal injuries, according to the Highway Patrol. No additional information on injuries to other occupants, if any, has been released.
The case has been logged under crash incident number 260464699 and falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is the agency of record for the investigation.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash have not been fully released. This report will be updated as officials provide 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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