Fatal Crash
Driver Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on US 65 in Hickory County
Incident record
August 6, 2026
12:54 p.m.
US 65
Cross Timbers, Hickory County, MO
Missouri
1
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Report body
A driver died Thursday afternoon after a single-vehicle crash on US 65 in Cross Timbers, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash happened at 12:54 p.m. on August 6, 2026, involving a 2011 Chevrolet Impala traveling northbound on US 65 in Hickory County, the Patrol reported. The driver sustained fatal injuries, according to the same report.
Only one vehicle was involved in the crash, per the Patrol's report. No additional injuries were listed in connection with the incident.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation. The case has been assigned incident number 260331597, according to the Patrol.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash have not been fully released. This report will be updated as officials share additional information.
Related resources
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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