Injury Crash
One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash West of Ellsinore
Incident record
October 12, 2026
1:50 p.m.
US-60
Ellsinore, Carter County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A two-vehicle crash west of Ellsinore left one driver with minor injuries, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened on October 12, 2026, at 1:50 p.m. on US-60, about five miles west of Ellsinore in Carter County, the patrol said.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report, a 2019 Ford Fiesta was traveling southbound when it was involved in a collision with a 2016 Cadillac headed westbound.
The driver of one vehicle, a 61-year-old woman from Ellsinore, sustained minor injuries in the crash, the patrol reported. She was transported to a medical facility for treatment, officials said.
The crash has been assigned report number 260434185 and is being investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop G.
No other injuries were reported in connection with the incident.
This report is based on preliminary information from investigating authorities. Details may be updated as officials release further 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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