Injury Crash

Driver Injured After Single-Vehicle Crash on MO-21 North of Pilot Knob

By Nationwide Report Staff
Map showing Pilot Knob, Iron County, MO
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 10, 2026

Time

6:05 a.m.

Roadway

MO-21

Location

Pilot Knob, Iron County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A driver suffered minor injuries early Saturday after a single-vehicle crash on MO-21 about two miles north of Pilot Knob, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash was reported at 6:05 a.m. on October 10, 2026, in Iron County, the Patrol said. A 2025 Freightliner M2 was traveling southbound on MO-21 when the vehicle was involved in the crash, according to the report.

The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported involved, and the incident was logged under case number 260430879.

Troop E responded to the scene, according to the Patrol's report.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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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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