Injury Crash
Two Injured in Head-On-Direction Crash on US 61 South of Palmyra
Incident record
October 20, 2026
1:34 p.m.
US 61
Palmyra, Marion County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two drivers were injured in a two-vehicle crash on US 61 about one mile south of Palmyra, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report. The collision occurred at 1:34 p.m. on Oct. 20, 2026.
The Patrol reported that a 2022 Hyundai Elantra was traveling northbound while a 2020 Ford F-450 was traveling southbound at the time of the crash. The two vehicles collided on US 61 in Marion County, an area that falls under the Patrol's Troop B jurisdiction.
A 29-year-old female driver sustained serious injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. A 47-year-old male driver sustained minor injuries and was also transported for treatment. Their names have not been released.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash, which has been logged under incident number 260445070. No fatalities were reported.
This report will be updated as officials release more information about the crash.
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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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