Basic Facts
Crash date: 3-25-2026
Crash location: County Road 13365 near MO-52, Bates County, MO
People involved:
- Lebanon Man, 40
Do Authorities suspect alcohol played a role in this crash?: Unknown
Did authorities recommend criminal charges?: Unknown
Do authorities suspect a product defect caused the crash?: Unknown
Accident Report
March 25, 2026, a Lebanon man was injured as the result of a car accident which occurred around 3:57 p.m. along County Road 13365.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol described the accident as being “1 half mile north of Southwest County Road 5576”, while GPS coordinates put the crash off Highway 52 and CR-13365, a couple miles west of Appleton City.
It appears a 40-year-old Lebanon man was in a Peterbilt semi-truck going northbound. The truck somehow ended up off-road where it overturned. Due to this, the man was seriously injured.
No on else was reportedly involved in the crash. Additional details are unavailable.
How Did This Accident Occur?
People tend to believe that single-vehicle rollovers are simple. That’s not really true normally, and this crash involving a commercial truck is likely going to present more unique challenges. Commercial truck drivers have complex challenges to deal with, including overworking by employers, cargo shifts, maintenance issues, lack of training or equipment, and other factors typical drivers aren’t likely to encounter. So either authorities will take the time to look into all of these possibilities, or independent investigators will need to step in to ensure nothing important slips through the cracks.
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