Fatal Crash

Maryville Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on South Avenue

By Nationwide Report StaffJuly 16, 2026 at 3:00 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

July 16, 2026

Time

3:00 a.m.

Roadway

South Avenue at Crestview Dr

Location

Maryville, Nodaway County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

Injuries reported

Fatalities

1 fatality

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

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A 35-year-old Maryville man died after a single-vehicle crash early Thursday on South Avenue west of Crestview Drive, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The patrol said the crash occurred at approximately 3:00 a.m. on July 16, 2026, involving a 2004 Honda Odyssey that was traveling westbound at the time. The driver, whose name has not been released, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, the report states.

No other vehicles were reported to be involved in the crash. The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop H has jurisdiction over the incident, which was logged under report number 260268044.

Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the crash. This report will be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP

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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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