Fatal Crash
Linn Man, 69, Dies in ATV Rollover Crash in Osage County

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July 7, 2026
9:00 p.m.
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Osage County, MO
Missouri
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Injuries reported
1 fatality
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A 69-year-old man from Linn died after an ATV crash near a residence in Osage County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report.
The patrol said the man was operating a 2025 Honda Rancher ATV when the vehicle began to slide and then overturned. He was ejected from the ATV during the crash, the report said.
The man died as a result of his injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. No other vehicles were reported to be involved in the single-vehicle crash.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is the agency of record for the crash report. Further details about the circumstances of the rollover have not been released.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may 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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