Injury Crash

Eldon Woman Seriously Injured After Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway 42 in Miller County

By Nationwide Report StaffJuly 7, 2026

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Incident record

Date

July 7, 2026

Roadway

Highway 42 at Pine Tree Lane

Location

Miller County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Miller County Sheriff's Office

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Report

A 22-year-old woman from Eldon suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 42 near Pine Tree Lane in Miller County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report.

The report states the woman was driving a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox eastbound on Highway 42 when the vehicle left the roadway and struck an object. The crash occurred on July 7, 2026, per the Patrol's report.

The driver was the only occupant identified in the report and was taken for treatment of serious injuries, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is the agency of record investigating the crash. No further details on the cause of the crash or the driver's condition have been released.

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 MO - KMIZ TV

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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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