Injury Crash
Two-Vehicle Crash on MO-141 Injures 72-Year-Old Driver
Incident record
October 7, 2026
8:50 a.m.
MO-141 at MO-21
Jefferson County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash on MO-141 west of MO-21 in Jefferson County left one driver with minor injuries on the morning of Oct. 7, 2026, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol said a 2021 Kia Soul was traveling northbound while a 2023 Mazda CX-5 was heading southbound when the two vehicles collided around 8:50 a.m. The crash occurred along MO-141 in an area under the jurisdiction of Troop C, the agency reported.
A 72-year-old female driver sustained minor injuries in the collision and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Highway Patrol's report. No other injuries were noted in the preliminary findings, and the report did not indicate any fatalities.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation under crash incident number 260426090. Details regarding the circumstances leading up to the collision have not been released.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials provide further details.
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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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