Fatal Crash
One Killed, One Injured in Franklin County Crash on US-50
Incident record
August 27, 2026
2:07 p.m.
US-50 at MO-BB
Franklin County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 82°F · 6 mph wind
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One person died and another was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon on US-50 east of MO-BB in Franklin County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol said the crash occurred around 2:07 p.m. and involved a 2023 Nissan Maxima and a 2018 Nissan Altima, both traveling westbound at the time.
A 55-year-old man from Union, MO, sustained fatal injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the patrol reported. A 48-year-old woman, also from Union, suffered serious injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time of the crash, according to weather data.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating. The incident has been logged under crash report number 260363453.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. Details may 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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