Fatal Crash
Three Dead, Four Injured in Head-On Crash on US-63 in Maries County
Incident record
October 14, 2026
6:05 a.m.
US-63
Maries County, MO
Missouri
2
4 injured
3 fatalities
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Slight rain · 71°F · 0.06 in precip · 5 mph wind
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Three people died and four others were injured in a two-vehicle crash on US-63 in Maries County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash happened at 34397 US-63 at 6:05 a.m. on Oct. 14, 2026, the Patrol's online crash report states.
The Patrol said a 2016 white Ford F150 was traveling southbound when it collided with a 2023 orange Buick Encore GX heading northbound. Light rain was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.
Among those involved, a 30-year-old female driver died from her injuries, as did a 29-year-old male occupant and a 31-year-old male occupant, the Patrol reported. A 27-year-old male driver sustained serious injuries and was taken for medical treatment. Three other occupants — a 21-year-old male, a 29-year-old male, and a 29-year-old male — suffered moderate injuries and were also transported for treatment.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop I is investigating the crash, which has been logged under report number 260436349.
This report will be updated as additional details become available from investigators.
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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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