Fatal Crash
Two Norwood Residents Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash in Hartville

Incident record
July 9, 2026
11:14 a.m.
East Rolla Street
Hartville, Wright County, MO
Missouri
1
Injuries reported
2 fatalities
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 78°F · 0.01 in precip · 6 mph wind
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Two people from Norwood, Missouri, died following a single-vehicle crash on East Rolla Street in Hartville, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol's online crash report states the wreck happened at 135 East Rolla Street on July 9, 2026, at 11:14 a.m. A 2007 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling westbound at the time, the report says.
An 78-year-old man driving the truck and a 77-year-old woman riding as a passenger both sustained fatal injuries, the Highway Patrol reported. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time of the crash, according to weather data.
The crash, identified in patrol records as incident 260287885, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop G. No other vehicles were reported to be involved.
This report is based on information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release more information.
Related resources
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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