Fatal Crash
One Dead in Single-Vehicle Crash North of Kennett
Incident record
August 11, 2026
5:35 p.m.
MO-EE
Kennett, Dunklin County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash on MO-EE about four miles north of Kennett left one person dead and another injured, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.
The Patrol said a 2021 Nissan Altima was traveling northbound on MO-EE on Aug. 11, 2026, at 5:35 p.m. when the single-vehicle crash occurred. The driver suffered moderate injuries, while an occupant of the vehicle sustained fatal injuries, the report states.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop E, according to the Highway Patrol. The incident is documented under crash report number 260339873.
No further details about the circumstances leading up to the crash have been released. The Missouri State Highway Patrol has not indicated whether additional information will be provided as the investigation continues.
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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