Fatal Crash
Whitewater Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Polaris Ranger Crash Near Gordonville
Incident record
August 21, 2026
10:11 p.m.
County Road 376
Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, MO
Missouri
1
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 44-year-old man from Whitewater, Missouri, died following a single-vehicle crash on County Road 376 about four miles west of Gordonville, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened at approximately 10:11 p.m. on August 21, 2026, the Patrol said. Investigators reported that a 2022 Polaris Ranger was traveling eastbound on County Road 376 when the driver was fatally injured.
The Patrol said the driver was transported for medical treatment after the crash, though he did not survive his injuries. No other vehicles were reported to be involved, and the incident has been logged by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop E under case number 260355095.
Details surrounding how the crash occurred have not been released. The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the incident.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release further details.
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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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