Fatal Crash
Peterbilt Driver Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Craig, Missouri
Incident record
October 16, 2026
1:30 p.m.
Missouri State Highway 132 at Beagle Road
Craig, Holt County, MO
Missouri
1
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A truck driver died after a single-vehicle crash on Missouri State Highway 132 near Beagle Road, about three miles west of Craig, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.
The crash happened the afternoon of Oct. 16, 2026, around 1:30 p.m., the Patrol's report states. A 2019 Peterbilt was traveling northbound on Highway 132 when the crash occurred. No other vehicles were reported to be involved.
The driver suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Highway Patrol crash report.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop H is investigating the crash, which was logged under crash report number 260439522. No further details about the circumstances of the crash have been released.
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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