Thursday, January 8, 2026

Death confirmed in rural Bates county accident this morning

According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, an accident that occurred on H highway east of county road 9503 late this morning has claimed the life of a 69 year old Montrose, Mo woman.

The report indicates that the 2008 Toyota Rav 4 driven by the woman left the right side of the roadway, overturned and caught fire with the driver trapped inside. 

The highway patrol was assisted at the scene by the Butler fire department and the Bates County Sheriff's office. The patrol says this marks the second death on Missouri highways in 2026.


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