Fatal Crash
Juvenile Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on Dent County's Highway VV
Incident record
November 1, 2026
6:40 p.m.
HWY VV at County Road 6620
Dent County, MO
Missouri
1
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A juvenile died following a single-vehicle crash on Highway VV in Dent County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The patrol said the crash happened on Nov. 1, 2026, at approximately 6:40 p.m., about one-half mile west of County Road 6620. The area falls under the jurisdiction of Troop I.
According to the Highway Patrol, a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling eastbound on Highway VV at the time of the crash. No other vehicles were reported involved.
The juvenile occupant suffered fatal injuries in the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene, the patrol reported. No additional injuries were listed in the available report.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation, identified in records under crash incident number 260463240.
This report will be updated as officials release more 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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