Fatal Crash

Pedestrian Killed in Bollinger County Crash on Burr Drive

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 8, 2026

Time

5:45 p.m.

Roadway

Burr Drive

Location

Bollinger County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

Injuries reported

Fatalities

1 fatality

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

An 80-year-old woman from Zalma, Missouri, died after being struck by a vehicle on Burr Drive in Bollinger County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash happened on October 8, 2026, at approximately 5:45 p.m. on Burr Drive, about 11 miles south of Gipsy, the Patrol reported. Authorities say a 2014 GMC Terrain was traveling southbound at the time the pedestrian was struck.

The woman was transported for medical treatment but did not survive her injuries, according to the Patrol's report. No additional details about the circumstances leading up to the crash have been released.

MSHP Troop E responded to and investigated the incident, which has been logged under case number 260428622.

No further information regarding charges or contributing factors has been made public at this time. This report will be updated as officials release more 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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