Missouri State Highway Patrol reports six deaths over Labor Day weekend

KBSI FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., (KBSI) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol said five people died in traffic crashes and one person drowned during the 2025 Labor Day holiday weekend.

The counting period began at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, and ended at 11:59 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1.

Traffic enforcement statistics (preliminary):

222 crashes

104 injuries

5 fatalities

100 DWI arrests

14 drug arrests

Boating enforcement statistics (preliminary):

3 crashes

4 injuries

0 fatalities

9 boating while intoxicated arrests

1 drowning

The drowning occurred Aug. 30 at Lake of the Ozarks’ Public Beach Two in Camden County. Authorities said a 19-year-old man from Glenwood, Illinois, entered the water by unknown means and did not resurface.

Traffic fatalities
One traffic fatality was reported in each of Troops A (Lee’s Summit), C (Weldon Spring), D (Springfield), E (Poplar Bluff) and G (Willow Springs).

Aug. 30: A 52-year-old Clarkton man died when his motorcycle ran off a farm road east of Clarkton in New Madrid County. He was not wearing a helmet. In Clay County, a 48-year-old Excelsior Springs woman was struck and killed while walking along Missouri 291.

Aug. 31: A 46-year-old Bunker man died after his vehicle overturned on Missouri 72 in Reynolds County. He was not wearing a seat belt. In St. Charles County, a 42-year-old man was killed crossing Missouri 364 when struck by a vehicle. The 23-year-old driver was injured.

Sept. 1: A 16-year-old boy died when the UTV he was driving overturned on private property in McDonald County. Authorities said he was not using a safety device.

The Highway Patrol said fatality totals may change if additional deaths are reported or if some are later determined to be caused by medical conditions.

For more information, contact Lt. Eric F. Brown at (573) 526-6115.