Injury Crash

Two Ellington Women Seriously Injured in Highway 21 Crash

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 31, 2026

Time

12:24 p.m.

Roadway

Highway 21

Location

Ellington, Reynolds County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

Two elderly women from Ellington suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 21 about five miles south of Ellington in Reynolds County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The collision took place shortly after noon on August 31, 2026, and involved a 2019 Chevrolet Spark traveling northbound and a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox traveling southbound, the patrol said.

A 68-year-old female driver and an 86-year-old female driver, both from Ellington, were injured in the crash and transported for medical treatment, according to the preliminary report. The report did not specify which driver operated which vehicle.

The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop G, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation.

This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials provide further information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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Legal context
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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