Fatal Crash
Union Man, 36, Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash on MO-V in Franklin County
Incident record
July 16, 2026
10:47 a.m.
MO-V at Platte Rd
Union, Franklin County, MO
Missouri
1
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 36-year-old Union man died Thursday morning after a single-vehicle crash on Missouri Route V in Franklin County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened around 10:47 a.m. on eastbound MO-V east of Platte Rd, the Patrol's online crash report states. The driver was traveling eastbound in a 2014 Chevrolet Impala when the vehicle was involved in the crash, according to the report.
The man was transported for medical treatment following the crash but did not survive his injuries, the Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported to be involved in the incident.
The crash, identified in Patrol records as incident 260298454, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
This report may be updated as officials release 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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