Fatal Crash
Pedestrian Killed in Pulaski County Crash on Highway 17
Incident record
August 13, 2026
9:30 p.m.
HWY 17 at ROCKY MOUNT LN
Pulaski County, MO
Missouri
1
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 19-year-old woman from St. Robert died after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 17 near Rocky Mount Lane in Pulaski County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m. on August 13, 2026, the Patrol's online crash report states. A 2017 Chevrolet Equinox was traveling eastbound on Highway 17 when it struck the pedestrian, according to the Patrol.
The woman was transported for medical treatment following the crash but did not survive her injuries, the Patrol reported. No other vehicles were listed as involved in the incident.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop I, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation, identified in agency records as incident number 260343104.
No further details about the circumstances leading up to the crash have been released. This report will be updated as additional information becomes available from investigating officials.
Related resources
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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