Fatal Crash
One Killed, Two Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash on MO-21 in Jefferson County
Incident record
October 11, 2026
10:15 p.m.
MO-21 at MO-110
Jefferson County, MO
Missouri
3
2 injured
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash involving three vehicles on southbound MO-21 south of MO-110 in Jefferson County left one person dead and two others injured late Saturday night, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's preliminary online crash report.
The collision occurred at approximately 10:15 p.m. on October 11, 2026, and involved a 2026 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle and a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, both traveling southbound, along with a northbound 2026 Hyundai Tucson, the Patrol said.
A 22-year-old man from Desoto, Missouri, who was riding the motorcycle, sustained fatal injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Patrol's report. A 28-year-old woman from Dittmer, Missouri, suffered moderate injuries, while a 52-year-old man from Yonkers, New York, sustained serious injuries. Both were also transported for treatment, the Patrol said.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release additional 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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