Deadly Bates County crash shuts down portion of highway

Published
June 12, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Butler, Missouri
Missouri Route 52 overpass at Interstate 49
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Incident type
Motorcycle, Crash

Summary

Motorcycle Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A motorcycle collided with a van pulling a trailer on Missouri Route 52 over Interstate 49 in Butler. The crash caused at least one fatality and closed the highway segment while crews worked the scene. Troopers responded around 11:50 a.m. on Friday.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Motorist Driver Fatal

Original reporting

Deadly Bates County crash shuts down portion of highway

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