Fatal Crash
Juvenile Driver Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on Laclede County's HWY B
Incident record
June 27, 2026
1:18 a.m.
HWY B at Creek Rd
Laclede County, MO
Missouri
1
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 72°F · 0.01 in precip · 7 mph wind
Report body
A juvenile driver died following a single-vehicle crash on HWY B near Creek Rd in Laclede County, according to a preliminary Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred around 1:18 a.m. on June 27, 2026.
The report indicates a 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 was traveling southbound on HWY B at the time of the crash. The juvenile driver sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, the Highway Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported involved.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol, operating under Troop I jurisdiction, is investigating the crash. The incident has been logged under report number 260266420.
This report is based on preliminary information from law enforcement and may be updated as officials release further details.
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.