Injury Crash
Five Hurt in Single-Vehicle Crash on MO-49 West of Williamsville
Incident record
November 10, 2026
3:05 p.m.
MO-49
Williamsville, Wayne County, MO
Missouri
1
5 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Five people were injured, one seriously, when a car ran off MO-49 about three miles west of Williamsville on Nov. 10, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash involved a 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis that was traveling eastbound at the time, Troop E investigators said. All five occupants were transported for medical treatment following the single-vehicle wreck.
A 70-year-old man from Ellsinore sustained serious injuries, the patrol reported. The 64-year-old Ellsinore woman driving the vehicle suffered moderate injuries, as did a 48-year-old Ellsinore man and a 48-year-old Silva woman who were also riding in the car. A juvenile passenger sustained minor injuries and was taken for treatment as well, according to the report.
No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash, which occurred in Wayne County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop E is handling the investigation.
This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials provide further details.
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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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