Fatal Crash

Pacific Man Killed, Fulton Woman Injured in US-50 Crash in Jackson County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 26, 2026

Time

6:45 p.m.

Roadway

US-50 at LAKOTA LANE

Location

Jackson County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

1 fatality

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A Pacific, Missouri man died and a Fulton woman was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash on US-50 at Lakota Lane in Jackson County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash happened at approximately 6:45 p.m. on August 26, 2026, patrol records show. A 2004 Buick Rendezvous was traveling westbound on US-50 when the incident occurred, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The driver, a 50-year-old man from Pacific, sustained fatal injuries, the patrol reported. A passenger in the vehicle, a 45-year-old woman from Fulton, suffered serious injuries in the crash, according to the same report.

The incident, logged under report number 260362296, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop A and is being investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

No further details about the circumstances leading to the crash have been released. This report will be updated as officials share additional information.

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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