Injury Crash
Two Injured in Morning Crash on MO-221 in St. Francois County
Incident record
October 19, 2026
8:53 a.m.
MO-221 at BRAY ROAD
St Francois County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two men were injured when the vehicles they were in collided on MO-221 near Bray Road in St. Francois County, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash was reported at 8:53 a.m. on October 19, 2026, and investigated by Troop C, the patrol said.
According to the Highway Patrol, both vehicles involved — a 2010 Chevrolet Express Van and a 2001 Chevrolet 1500 — were traveling westbound at the time of the collision.
A 26-year-old man from De Soto sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the patrol reported. A 32-year-old man from Bismarck, identified as a driver in the crash, also suffered minor injuries and was taken for treatment, according to the report.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash, and both individuals were described as sustaining minor injuries by authorities.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release more 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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