Injury Crash
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Crash with Pickup Truck on US 60 East of Ellsinore
Incident record
August 27, 2026
3:38 p.m.
US 60 at HWY B
Ellsinore, Carter County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash on US 60 near Highway B, about six miles east of Ellsinore in Carter County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at 3:38 p.m. on August 27, 2026, the Patrol's online crash report states. A 2026 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling eastbound when it was involved in a collision with a 2018 Ford F150 pickup truck traveling westbound, according to the report.
The motorcycle's driver, a 58-year-old man from Tennessee, sustained serious injuries in the crash, the Patrol said. He was transported for medical treatment following the collision.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop G of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, which is handling the investigation. No fatalities were reported in connection with the incident, and the Patrol listed the pickup truck driver as uninjured, based on available information.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report, catalogued under incident number 260363586, provided the details of the crash, including vehicle types, directions of travel, and the condition of the injured driver.
This report will be updated as additional information becomes available from investigating officials.
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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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