Fatal Crash
Juvenile Driver Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash on MO-80 Near East Prairie
Incident record
August 30, 2026
12:25 a.m.
MO-80
East Prairie, Mississippi County, MO
Missouri
2
3 injured
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A juvenile driver died and three others were injured in a two-vehicle collision on MO-80 about a half mile west of East Prairie, according to a preliminary crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened around 12:25 a.m. on August 30, 2026, the patrol's online report states. A 2024 Kia K5 GT was traveling northbound when it collided with a 2016 Jeep Wrangler traveling eastbound, according to the report.
The juvenile driver involved in the crash sustained fatal injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol said. Three other occupants were also taken to area hospitals. An 18-year-old woman from Charleston, Missouri, suffered moderate injuries, while an 18-year-old man from East Prairie sustained serious injuries, the report indicates. A 23-year-old man from Sikeston, Missouri, was reported to have minor injuries.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop E is investigating the crash, which has been logged under incident number 260367716, according to the patrol.
No additional details about the circumstances leading to the collision have been released. This report will be updated as officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol 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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