MSHP investigating fatal crash on MO-52 overpass in Bates County

Published
June 12, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Butler, Missouri
MO-52 highway overpass at I-49
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Incident type
Crash, Motorcycle

Summary

Motorcycle Crash Butler Missouri in Butler, Missouri: A motorcycle traveling westbound on MO‐52 collided with a van that exited from I-49 onto MO‐52 and struck the motorcycle’s trailer. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities are investigating the fatal crash, and the area is closed to traffic.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Cyclist Cyclist Fatal

Original reporting

MSHP investigating fatal crash on MO-52 overpass in Bates County

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