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Monday, June 15, 2026

Missouri State Highway Patrol Investigating Fatal Crash On MO-52 Overpass In Bates County

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash on the MO-52 highway overpass at I-49 in Butler on Friday, June 12th. Authorities say the crash involved a motorcycle and a van pulling a trailer.

The motorcycle was traveling westbound on MO-52 when the van exited from I-49 onto MO-52 and traveled into the motorcycle’s path.

The motorcycle struck the trailer and the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.

This story is ongoing and will be updated as more information becomes available.



Missouri State Highway Patrol Investigating Fatal Crash On MO-52 Overpass In Bates County

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash on the MO-52 highway overpass at I-49 in Butler on Friday, June 12 th . Aut...