One Dead, Two Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Highway 123 [Walnut Grove, MO]

Man Dead After Multi-Vehicle Crash on Highway 123 in Walnut Grove

Walnut Grove, MO (August 28, 2025) – A 55-year-old man from Walnut Grove died Thursday evening in a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 123 at Washington Street, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Investigators reported that around 4:45 p.m., the man attempted to pass an SUV when he swerved to avoid an oncoming van. During the maneuver, he struck both the van and the SUV.

Emergency crews pronounced the driver dead at the scene.

The crash injured the van’s driver and a 13-year-old passenger. Paramedics transported both to a Springfield hospital with moderate injuries. 

Authorities confirmed that no one in the SUV was hurt.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the incident.

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Sweet Lawyers extend our heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of the deceased. May the bereaved find solace and strength in this extremely trying time.

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When a Life Is Lost on the Road, Sweet Lawyers Is Here to Help Families Find Justice, Closure, and the Support They Deserve

The tragic multi-vehicle crash on Highway 123 in Walnut Grove that claimed the life of a 55-year-old local man is another heartbreaking reminder of how quickly lives can be changed by a single moment on the road.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 4:45 p.m. on Highway 123, when the man attempted to pass an SUV and swerved into an oncoming van. The resulting collision killed the man and injured two others, including a 13-year-old passenger.

At Sweet Lawyers, we extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends mourning this sudden and devastating loss.

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