Fatal Crash

Juvenile Driver Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on US-67 in St Francois County

By Nationwide Report StaffNovember 13, 2026 at 1:10 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

November 13, 2026

Time

1:10 a.m.

Roadway

US-67 at MO-Y

Location

St Francois County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

1 fatality

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A juvenile driver died following a single-vehicle crash early Friday on northbound US-67 south of Route Y in St Francois County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash happened at approximately 1:10 a.m., the Patrol said. A 2017 Nissan Altima was traveling northbound on US-67 when it was involved in the wreck, investigators reported.

The juvenile driver suffered fatal injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Patrol. An 18-year-old male passenger from Desloge, Missouri, sustained minor injuries and was also taken for treatment, the report states.

Troop C of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated the crash, which is logged under incident number 260479698.

No further details on the circumstances leading up to the crash have been released. This report will be updated as the Missouri State Highway Patrol provides additional information.

Source: Reported by MSHP

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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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