Fatal Crash
Two Festus Residents Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on Reynolds County Road
Incident record
September 23, 2026
5:53 p.m.
County Road 334
Annapolis, Reynolds County, MO
Missouri
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Injuries reported
2 fatalities
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two people from Festus, Missouri, died in a single-vehicle crash on County Road 334 west of Annapolis, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's preliminary online crash report.
The crash happened at about 5:53 p.m. on September 23, 2026, roughly 5.5 miles west of Annapolis, the report states. Investigators say a Magini Gyro was traveling eastbound at the time of the crash.
Both occupants of the vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Highway Patrol. Authorities identified the victims as a 50-year-old woman and a 54-year-old man, both from Festus.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop G is investigating the crash. The incident has been assigned crash report number 260406523.
No further details on the circumstances of the crash have been released. This report may be updated as officials share additional 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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