Fatal Crash
Forsyth Man, 79, Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway Y
Incident record
August 11, 2026
1:30 p.m.
HWY. Y at MT. VERNON RD.
Forsyth, Taney County, MO
Missouri
1
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 79-year-old Forsyth man died following a single-vehicle crash on Highway Y near Mt. Vernon Road, about two miles southwest of Forsyth, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash was recorded at 1:30 p.m. on August 11, 2026, the Patrol said. Investigators reported that a 2026 Toyota Prius was traveling southbound on Highway Y at the time of the incident.
The driver, identified only as a 79-year-old man from Forsyth, sustained fatal injuries, the Patrol's preliminary report states. He was transported for medical treatment following the crash.
The case is being handled by Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, which has jurisdiction over the area where the crash occurred. No additional vehicles or occupants were reported as involved.
Authorities have not released further details on the circumstances leading up to the crash. This report will be updated as officials provide additional 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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