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Fatal Crash

Linn Man, 69, Dies in Single-Vehicle ATV Crash on MO 100

By Nationwide Report Staff
Map showing Linn, Osage County, MO
Map precision: road
Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 7, 2026

Time

7:40 p.m.

Roadway

MO 100 mile marker 922

Location

Linn, Osage County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

Injuries reported

Fatalities

1 fatality

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A 69-year-old Linn man died Tuesday evening after a crash involving a 2025 Honda Rancher on MO 100 near mile marker 922 in Osage County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The patrol said the vehicle was traveling north at the time of the crash, which occurred around 7:40 p.m. on July 7, 2026. The driver, identified only as a 69-year-old male resident of Linn, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Only one vehicle was involved in the crash, per the preliminary report. No other injuries were noted in the information released so far.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop F is handling the investigation into the crash, cataloged under incident number 260285691.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release further information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
Legal context
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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