Fatal Crash
Essex Woman Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash on US 60 in Stoddard County
Incident record
September 5, 2026
8:30 p.m.
US 60
Essex, Stoddard County, MO
Missouri
2
3 injured
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 52-year-old woman from Essex died following a two-vehicle crash on US 60 just north of Essex, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred the evening of September 5, 2026, around 8:30 p.m., in an area under Troop E jurisdiction, the Patrol's online crash report states. Investigators say a 2011 Ford F150 and a 2025 Toyota Tacoma were both traveling westbound on US 60 when the crash happened about a half mile north of Essex.
Four people were injured or killed in the crash, per the Patrol's preliminary report. The 52-year-old Essex woman suffered fatal injuries and was transported for medical treatment. A 45-year-old woman from Dexter sustained moderate injuries and was also taken for treatment. An 18-year-old male driver from Poplar Bluff and a juvenile occupant each suffered minor injuries and were transported to receive medical care.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the circumstances of the crash under case number 260379935. No further details on the sequence of events or contributing factors have been released.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release additional details.
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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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