Injury Crash
Ellington Man Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Walnut Street
Incident record
October 28, 2026
8:56 p.m.
Walnut Street
Ellington, Reynolds County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 28-year-old Ellington man suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Walnut Street in Ellington, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. The crash happened the evening of Oct. 28, 2026, at approximately 8:56 p.m., the patrol said.
The driver was operating a 2017 Chevrolet Colorado westbound at the time of the crash, the preliminary report states. No other vehicles were reported involved in the incident.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol, which has jurisdiction through Troop G, is investigating the crash under incident number 260457709. The driver's injuries were described as minor, per the patrol's report.
No additional details about the circumstances leading up to the crash have been released. This report will 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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