Injury Crash

Ellington Woman Seriously Injured in US 60 Crash West of Poplar Bluff

By Nationwide Report StaffNovember 12, 2026 at 6:50 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

November 12, 2026

Time

6:50 a.m.

Roadway

US 60

Location

Poplar Bluff, Butler County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A 24-year-old woman from Ellington, Missouri, was seriously injured Thursday morning in a two-vehicle crash on US 60 about three miles west of Poplar Bluff, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash happened around 6:50 a.m. when a 2020 Mazda CX-5, driven by the Ellington woman, and a 2020 Peterbilt 579 were both traveling eastbound on US 60, the patrol's report states.

The Mazda's driver sustained serious injuries in the collision and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Highway Patrol. No further details on the nature of her injuries or on the condition of the Peterbilt's driver were included in the preliminary report.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop E is investigating the crash. The report was logged under crash report ID 260478273.

This report will be updated as officials release additional information.

Source: Reported by MSHP

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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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