Injury Crash

Two Injured in Washington County Crash on Missouri 21

By Nationwide Report StaffJuly 16, 2026 at 9:50 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

July 16, 2026

Time

9:50 a.m.

Roadway

Missouri 21 at Patch Road

Location

Washington County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

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A two-vehicle crash on Missouri 21 south of Patch Road left two people with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred the morning of July 16, 2026, on Missouri 21 southbound, north of Patch Road in Washington County, the Patrol's online crash report states.

According to the Patrol, a 2001 Chevrolet Blazer and a 2006 GMC Sierra, both traveling southbound, were involved in the collision. A juvenile occupant sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the report says. A 56-year-old woman from Richwoods, who was driving one of the vehicles, also sustained minor injuries and was taken for treatment, according to the Patrol.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop C is handling the investigation. The crash is documented under incident report number 260298360.

No fatalities were reported in the crash.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. Details may be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP

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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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