Lake of the Ozarks Daily Digest — Sunday, February 22, 2026
Ty's Take
We've got a troubling pattern emerging on our roads today with three serious accidents across Benton and Morgan counties, including two fatalities and multiple injuries. When you're seeing this many pedestrian accidents in a single day in our rural area, it tells me we've got a real problem with road safety that goes beyond just bad luck. These aren't just statistics — these are our neighbors, and with lake season bringing more traffic through our communities, we all need to be extra vigilant whether we're behind the wheel or on foot. I've covered enough small-town tragedies to know that every one of these accidents ripples through families and communities in ways that never fully heal.
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One Dead After Pedestrian Accident in Benton County
A fatal collision occurred Friday night in Benton County when a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Route BB near Fir Drive. Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the driver was a 22-year-old man, though additional details about the incident remain under investigation.
Two Injured in Four-Car Accident in Morgan County
Two people were hospitalized following a multi-vehicle crash Friday evening on U.S. Highway 50 in Morgan County. Highway Patrol officials say the collision involved four cars and occurred west of Old 50, with a 61-year-old Owensville woman's vehicle crossing into oncoming traffic.
One Injured in Morgan County Pedestrian Accident
A 35-year-old Stover man was hospitalized after being struck while directing traffic Friday morning on Route W near Golden Beach Road in Morgan County. The Highway Patrol confirmed the pedestrian was hit by a vehicle while working in the roadway.
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