Two-vehicle collision in Dade County results in fatality
DADE COUNTY, Mo. — A fatal crash has been reported in Dade County involving two vehicles on Thursday, Feb. 26. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) crash report, a 55-year-old Fordland, Missouri, man died around 5:47 p.m. on Missouri Route 97, eight miles north of Lockwood, Missouri, on Thursday. The report states the incident occured when a 55-year-old Springfield man was driving a 2022 Dodge Ram south through an intersection when the Fordland man was heading east in a 2012 Chevrolet and failed to yield, causing them to crash into each other. The Fordland man was pronounced dead on the scene by the Dade County Coroner, Gary Banta. The next of kin has been notified. MSHP says the Springfield man had moderate injuries and was transported by ambulance to Springfield Mercy Hospital. This is the 15th fatal crash for Troop D in 2026.
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