Injury Crash
Two Ellington Women Seriously Injured in Highway 21 Crash
Incident record
August 31, 2026
12:24 p.m.
Highway 21
Ellington, Reynolds County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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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.
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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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