Fatal Crash
Sunrise Beach Man, 66, Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway 135
Incident record
September 3, 2026
Highway 135
Sunrise Beach, Morgan County, MO
Missouri
1
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Morgan County Sheriff's Office
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A 66-year-old man from Sunrise Beach died in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 135 in Morgan County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred on a Thursday, the report states.
According to the Highway Patrol, the man was driving a 2022 International HV507 southbound on Highway 135 when the vehicle left the roadway on the left side. Details surrounding what led the vehicle to depart the road have not been released.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. No additional information on injuries or further circumstances 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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