Injury Crash

Pedestrian Injured After Being Struck by SUV on MO-176 in Rockaway Beach

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 17, 2026 at 4:03 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 17, 2026

Time

4:03 a.m.

Roadway

MO-176 at Route EE

Location

Rockaway Beach, Taney County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A pedestrian suffered moderate injuries early Saturday after being struck by an SUV on MO-176 near Route EE in Rockaway Beach, according to a preliminary crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The patrol's online report states the crash occurred around 4:03 a.m. on October 17, 2026. A 2006 Cadillac Escalade was traveling eastbound on MO-176 when it struck the pedestrian, a 29-year-old man from Olathe, Kansas, the report says.

The pedestrian sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the patrol. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash, which is listed as case number 260440150 and was investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D.

No fatalities were reported in connection with the incident, and the extent of the pedestrian's recovery has not been detailed in the preliminary report.

This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may 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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