Injury Crash
De Soto Man Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on MO-21 in Jefferson County
Incident record
November 3, 2026
5:30 p.m.
MO-21
Jefferson County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Slight rain · 66°F · 0.05 in precip · 13 mph wind
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A De Soto man suffered moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash on northbound MO-21 north of Shady Valley in Jefferson County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash happened at 5:30 p.m. on November 3, 2026, the Patrol reported. A 2016 Hyundai Veloster was traveling northbound at the time of the crash, according to the preliminary report.
The driver, a 51-year-old man from De Soto, Missouri, sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported involved.
Light rain was falling at the time, according to weather data for the area.
The crash remains under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop C. This report is based on preliminary information, and details may be updated as officials release more information.
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Missouri accident information
- Injury statute of limitations
- 5 years (From date of accident (RSMo 516.120) - one of the longest injury windows in the US.)
- Wrongful death statute of limitations
- 3 years (From date of death (RSMo 537.100).)
- Fault rule
- Missouri uses pure comparative fault: recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault but not barred.
- Citations
- RSMo 516.120 (SoL); RSMo 537.100 (wrongful death); pure comparative per Gustafson v. Benda
- Crash report agency
- Missouri State Highway Patrol traffic crash reports (online portal) for MSHP crashes; local agency otherwise.
This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for guidance about your specific situation.
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