Fatal Crash
Two Killed, Two Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash North of Junction City
Incident record
September 14, 2026
5:30 p.m.
MO OO
Junction City, Madison County, MO
Missouri
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2 injured
2 fatalities
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two people died and two others were injured Monday evening when a single vehicle crashed on MO OO about three miles north of Junction City, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol's online crash report states the incident happened around 5:30 p.m. on September 14, 2026, and involved a 2020 Ford Explorer traveling southbound with four occupants aboard. Two of the vehicle's occupants suffered fatal injuries in the crash, while the remaining two sustained minor injuries, the patrol reported.
The crash occurred in Madison County and is being investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop E. The incident has been logged under crash report number 260393049.
Authorities have not released additional details regarding the occupants involved or the specific circumstances that led to the crash. The Missouri State Highway Patrol's report remains the primary source of information on the incident as the investigation continues.
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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