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One Dead, Three Injured in Lebanon ATV Crash on Highway HH

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 12, 2026

Time

2:20 a.m.

Roadway

Highway HH at Royal Dr

Location

Lebanon, Laclede County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

3 injured

Fatalities

1 fatality

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A crash on Highway HH near Royal Dr in Laclede County left one person dead and three others injured early Sunday, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The patrol said the crash, identified as incident 260292042, occurred around 2:20 a.m. and involved a 2007 Honda TRX ATV traveling northbound. A second vehicle involved in the incident has since been assigned to a separate report, the patrol said.

Four people were on or near the ATV at the time, all from Lebanon, according to the patrol's crash report. A 29-year-old man died from his injuries and was transported for medical treatment. A 28-year-old man suffered moderate injuries and was also taken for treatment. A 30-year-old man sustained minor injuries but declined medical transport, and a 28-year-old woman, who was driving, suffered minor injuries and refused transport as well.

Troop I of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and is investigating the crash, which occurred at the intersection of Highway HH and Royal Dr.

No additional details about the sequence of events leading to the crash were included in the patrol's report.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release further details.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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Legal context
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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