Injury Crash
Two Injured in Westbound Crash on U.S. 54 East of El Dorado Springs
Incident record
August 1, 2026
1:31 p.m.
U.S. 54
El Dorado Springs, Cedar County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A two-vehicle crash on U.S. 54 about a mile east of El Dorado Springs left two people injured, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at 1:31 p.m. on Aug. 1 in Cedar County, the Patrol said. It involved a 2014 Ford Escape and a 2005 Mercury Montego, both traveling westbound on U.S. 54 at the time of the collision, according to the crash report.
An 18-year-old male driver from Pleasant Hill sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. A 68-year-old female driver from El Dorado Springs suffered moderate injuries and was also taken for medical care, according to the report.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation.
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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