Fatal Crash
Pedestrian Killed in Overnight Crash on MO 168 East of Palmyra
Incident record
September 10, 2026
1:50 a.m.
MO 168
Palmyra, Marion County, MO
Missouri
1
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 71°F · 4 mph wind
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A 24-year-old man from Shelbina died after being struck by a car on MO 168 about seven miles east of Palmyra, according to a preliminary online crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened at 1:50 a.m. on September 10, 2026, the Patrol reported. A 2003 Toyota Camry Solara was traveling eastbound on MO 168 when it struck the pedestrian, according to the agency's report.
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene, the Patrol said.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time of the crash, according to weather data.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop B is handling the investigation into the crash, identified in state records as incident number 260386412.
No additional details about the driver or further circumstances of the crash were included in the preliminary report.
This report will 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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