Phillip Gage, 48, Dies in Highway 25 Crash North of Kennett, Missouri

Phillip Gage, 48, of Holcomb, Missouri, died after his 1993 Ford Mustang struck a tree along Highway 25 in Dunklin County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol confirmed the fatal November 6 crash.

Phillip Gage Killed in Dunklin County Crash

The communities of Holcomb and Kennett, Missouri, are mourning the reported loss of Phillip Gage, a 48-year-old Holcomb resident who died in a single-vehicle collision on Friday evening, November 6, 2026.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 7:15 p.m. on Missouri Highway 25, about three miles north of Kennett in Dunklin County. Gage was driving a 1993 Ford Mustang southbound when the vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a tree. He sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 8:33 p.m.

Highway Patrol Confirms Crash Details

The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s online crash records list the incident as a fatal collision involving a 48-year-old driver from Holcomb. The report identifies Trooper L.C. Pruiett as the investigating officer, with assistance from the patrol’s major crash investigation personnel.

Authorities also reported that Gage was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. The Mustang sustained extensive damage and was removed from the scene by JC Towing.

The publicly available information establishes the basic circumstances of the collision, but it does not provide a complete explanation of why the vehicle left the roadway.

Remembering Phillip Gage

Gage’s death has brought sadness to people in Holcomb and the surrounding Kennett area. His sudden passing has left relatives, friends and acquaintances facing the loss of someone whose life was part of their community.

While the initial reports identify Gage and confirm the fatal crash, they provide limited information about his personal background, family relationships and life outside the accident.

Our condolences go to everyone grieving Phillip Gage. May his loved ones find comfort in their memories and support from those around them during this difficult time.

Funeral and Memorial Arrangements

No confirmed funeral or memorial arrangements were included in the Missouri State Highway Patrol information or the news reports reviewed. Further details may be shared by the family or a funeral home.

Disclaimer

The crash information in this article is based on Missouri State Highway Patrol records and local news reporting. The patrol’s online crash database describes its entries as preliminary information. Although the crash and the driver’s age and hometown are confirmed in those records, the available sources do not provide a detailed final investigative finding or independently confirm personal obituary information beyond the crash identification.