Fatal Crash
One Dead in Two-Vehicle Crash on MO-28 in Maries County
Incident record
July 29, 2026
6:40 a.m.
MO-28
Maries County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash on MO-28 in Maries County left one man dead and another injured, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol said the collision occurred on July 29, 2026, at 6:40 a.m. at 33998 MO-28, within the Troop I jurisdiction. Investigators reported that a 2020 Ford F350 was traveling westbound while a 2007 Chrysler Pacifica was headed eastbound when the two vehicles collided.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 25-year-old man from St. James, MO, died at the scene as a result of the crash. An 18-year-old man from Owensville, MO, sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the patrol said.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the crash, which involved the two vehicles and their drivers. No additional details about the circumstances leading up to the collision have been released.
This report will be updated as officials release more information.
Related resources
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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