Tragic Crash on South 4th Street Claims a Life [Gasconade County, MO]

Gasconade County, MO (August 27, 2025) — A tragic crash on South 4th Street on Sunday night left two people dead, including a teenager, and two others seriously injured.

Reports say that a Jeep Liberty ran off the road and overturned.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 9:15 p.m. when the southbound Jeep veered off South 4th Street near Pam Drive.

Officials say that the vehicle struck three mailboxes, a utility pole, and a driveway embankment before going airborne and flipping over. All four occupants were ejected, as none were wearing seat belts.

Troopers confirmed that a 17-year-old boy from Bland died at the scene. A 22-year-old man from Belle was airlifted to a St. Louis hospital, where he later died. The 26-year-old driver and a 37-year-old passenger, both from Bland, sustained serious injuries and were transported to a local hospital by ambulance.

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Sweet Lawyers extend their deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the young lives lost in this heartbreaking crash. Our thoughts are with those injured as they recover.

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