Injury Crash
One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on MO-21 in Jefferson County
Incident record
August 19, 2026
9:00 a.m.
MO-21 at Eckardt Lane
Jefferson County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A two-vehicle crash on southbound MO-21 north of Eckardt Lane in Jefferson County left one driver with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash was reported at 9:00 a.m. on Aug. 19, 2026, the Patrol's online crash report states. It involved a 2010 Dodge Journey traveling southbound and a 2019 Hyundai Sonata traveling northbound on MO-21, according to the agency.
The Patrol said a 34-year-old man from Hillsboro sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment. No fatalities were reported, and the incident is classified as an injury crash by the Patrol.
Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop C responded to the scene and is handling the investigation into the crash, identified in Patrol records as incident number 260350901.
This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Additional details may be added as officials continue to review the incident.
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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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