Fatal Crash
One Woman Killed, Another Injured in Friday Morning Crash in Green Ridge
Incident record
October 23, 2026
Old 65 Avenue at Keuper Road
Green Ridge, Benton County, MO
Missouri
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1 injured
1 fatality
Benton County Sheriff's Office
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One woman died and another sustained serious injuries following a crash Friday morning in Benton County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol said the wreck happened around 8 a.m. at the intersection of Old 65 Avenue and Keuper Road near Green Ridge. A 2012 Cadillac SRX was traveling southbound at the time of the collision, authorities said.
One woman was pronounced dead as a result of the crash, while a second woman suffered serious injuries, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported. Further details about the circumstances of the crash have not been released.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident. No additional information about the vehicles or parties involved has been made public at this time.
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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