Fatal Crash
Hillsboro Woman Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash on MO-21 in Jefferson County
Incident record
August 23, 2026
2:24 p.m.
MO-21 at Yellow Brick Road
Jefferson County, MO
Missouri
2
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Report body
A 67-year-old Hillsboro woman died following a two-vehicle crash on northbound MO-21 south of Yellow Brick Road in Jefferson County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The patrol said the collision, logged as incident 260357707, occurred on August 23, 2026, at approximately 2:24 p.m. and involved a 2012 Nissan Altima and a 2019 Can-Am Spider, both traveling northbound at the time.
The female driver sustained fatal injuries in the crash, the Highway Patrol reported. She was transported for medical treatment following the collision, according to the agency's report.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
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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