Fatal Crash
Juvenile Killed in Single-Vehicle Side-by-Side Crash in Callaway County
Incident record
October 11, 2026
2:17 a.m.
Beaver Spur at Chapel Dr
Callaway County, MO
Missouri
1
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A juvenile died early Sunday after a side-by-side crashed at the intersection of Beaver Spur and Chapel Drive in Callaway County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at approximately 2:17 a.m. on October 11, 2026, the Patrol said in its online crash report for incident 260432362. Investigators said a 2025 Polaris side-by-side was traveling northbound at the time of the crash.
The vehicle's juvenile occupant suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, the Patrol reported. No other vehicles were involved in the crash, and the report does not list any additional injuries.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop F, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release further details.
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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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