Missouri will stop posting names of traffic and boating crash victims online to prevent scams.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol will stop posting names of individuals involved in traffic crashes and boating incidents online, effective November 1, 2024. This change aims to protect victims from scams that exploit publicly available information. While details like age, gender, and injury type will still be shared, arrest information will remain unchanged. The decision aligns with privacy laws and addresses concerns about fraud targeting victims and their families.

November 01, 2024
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