Fatal Crash
Two Killed in Three-Vehicle Crash North of Lebanon
Incident record
October 22, 2026
7:01 a.m.
Highway 5 at Kingsbrook Road
Lebanon, Laclede County, MO
Missouri
3
Injuries reported
2 fatalities
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two drivers died following a three-vehicle crash on Highway 5 near Kingsbrook Road, about one mile north of Lebanon, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. The crash was reported at 7:01 a.m. on Oct. 22, 2026, in Laclede County, the patrol said.
According to the Highway Patrol, the crash involved a 2018 Toyota Tacoma and a 2019 Ford F150, both traveling northbound, and a 2022 Kia Forte traveling southbound.
A 31-year-old woman from Lebanon and a 41-year-old man from Springfield each sustained fatal injuries in the crash, the patrol reported. Both were transported for medical treatment, though their injuries proved fatal, according to the preliminary report.
Troop I of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and is investigating the crash. No additional information about injuries to other occupants has been released.
This report is based on preliminary findings from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may 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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