Injury Crash
Eldon Woman Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on MO-52
Incident record
August 17, 2026
4:50 p.m.
MO-52 at Church Rd
Eldon, Morgan County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 72-year-old Eldon woman suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on MO-52 east of Church Road in Morgan County, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred on August 17, 2026, at approximately 4:50 p.m., the Highway Patrol's online crash report states. The driver was traveling westbound in a 2013 Ford Escape at the time of the incident, according to the report.
Authorities said the woman sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment following the crash. No other vehicles were reported involved.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop F of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, which is handling the investigation. Officials have not released additional details regarding the circumstances leading up to the crash.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report system. Details may be updated as officials release further information.
Related resources
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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