Fatal Crash
Wheatland Man Killed in Pedestrian Crash South of Hermitage
Incident record
July 19, 2026
12:19 a.m.
County Road 273
Hermitage, Hickory County, MO
Missouri
1
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 56-year-old Wheatland man died after being struck by a vehicle on County Road 273 about three miles south of Hermitage, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The patrol said the crash happened just after midnight on July 19, 2026, when a 2008 Ford Escape traveling northbound struck the pedestrian. The man died as a result of his injuries, the report states.
Only one vehicle was involved in the crash, per the patrol's report. No additional details about the events leading up to the crash have been released.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D is investigating the case, listed under incident number 260303274.
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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