Fatal Crash

One Dead, One Injured After Single-Vehicle Crash on MO 52 in Bates County

By Nationwide Report StaffJuly 13, 2026 at 1:39 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

July 13, 2026

Time

1:39 a.m.

Roadway

MO 52 at CR 3502

Location

Bates County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

1 fatality

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

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A crash on MO 52 at CR 3502 in Bates County left one person dead and another injured, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The patrol said the crash occurred at 1:39 a.m. on July 13, 2026, and involved a single vehicle, a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee traveling eastbound. One occupant of the vehicle sustained fatal injuries, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported.

The driver suffered minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the patrol's online crash report.

The crash, identified by the Missouri State Highway Patrol as incident 260293291, was investigated by Troop A.

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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