Fatal Crash
Driver Killed, Passenger Seriously Injured in Jasper County Crash on MO 43
Incident record
October 13, 2026
8:45 p.m.
MO 43
Jasper County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A driver was killed and a passenger seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash on MO 43 in Jasper County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash happened the night of October 13, 2026, at approximately 8:45 p.m., about eight miles north of Airport Drive, the Patrol reported. A 2004 Ford F-150 was traveling northbound at the time of the crash, according to the report.
The driver of the pickup sustained fatal injuries, the Patrol said. An occupant riding in the vehicle suffered serious injuries, according to the report. No other vehicles were involved, the Patrol's report indicates.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop D is investigating the crash, which has been assigned incident number 260436167.
No additional details on the circumstances of the crash have been released. This report will be updated as officials provide further 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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