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Fatal Crash

Doniphan Woman Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on MO-21

By Nationwide Report Staff
Map showing Doniphan, Ripley County, MO
Map precision: road
Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 4, 2026

Time

4:05 p.m.

Roadway

MO-21

Location

Doniphan, Ripley County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

Injuries reported

Fatalities

1 fatality

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Light drizzle · 87°F · 6 mph wind

Report

Report body

A 45-year-old Doniphan woman died Saturday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash on MO-21 north of the city, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred at approximately 4:05 p.m. on July 4, 2026, about 10 miles north of Doniphan in Ripley County, the Highway Patrol's online crash report states. The driver was operating a 2024 Chevrolet Equinox northbound at the time of the crash.

Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.

The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene, the Highway Patrol reported. No other injuries or vehicles were listed in connection with the crash.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop E is investigating the incident, cataloged under crash number 260280165.

This report will be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
Legal context
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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