Fatal Crash
Driver Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on MO 135 in Morgan County
Incident record
September 3, 2026
10:56 a.m.
MO 135 at Spirit Lane
Morgan County, MO
Missouri
1
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A driver died Thursday morning after a single-vehicle crash on MO 135 in Morgan County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash occurred at approximately 10:56 a.m. on September 3, 2026, about 564 feet south of Spirit Lane, the Patrol reported. A 2022 International HV507 was traveling south on MO 135 when the crash took place, according to the agency.
The driver sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, the Patrol said. No additional information on injuries to other occupants was included in the report, and only one vehicle was listed as involved.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol, operating under Troop F jurisdiction, is handling the investigation. The incident is documented under crash report number 260374144.
Details surrounding the events leading up to the crash have not been 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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