Fatal Crash
High Ridge Man Dies in Dent County Off-Road Vehicle Crash
Incident record
October 31, 2026
12:25 a.m.
County Road 6520 at County Road 6670
Dent County, MO
Missouri
1
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Report body
A 57-year-old High Ridge man died following a single-vehicle crash involving an off-road vehicle in Dent County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's preliminary crash report.
The patrol said the crash happened around 12:25 a.m. on October 31 on County Road 6520, south of its intersection with County Road 6670. A Can-Am Maverick Sport XRC was traveling northbound at the time of the crash, the agency reported.
The occupant sustained fatal injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. No other vehicles were reported involved.
The crash, identified by the Highway Patrol as incident number 260460856, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop I. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may 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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