Injury Crash
Two-Vehicle Crash on MO 21 in Pilot Knob Leaves Ironton Man Seriously Injured
Incident record
October 25, 2026
2:40 p.m.
MO 21
Pilot Knob, Iron County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash involving two vehicles on MO 21 in Pilot Knob left a 35-year-old Ironton man with serious injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The collision, identified as incident 260452920 and investigated by Troop E, occurred on October 25, 2026, at approximately 2:40 p.m. in Iron County. Patrol records indicate a 1995 Chevrolet Suburban was traveling northbound on MO 21 when it was involved in a crash with a 2020 GMC Sierra heading southbound.
The Ironton man, who was driving one of the vehicles, suffered serious injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol reported. No other injuries or fatalities were listed in connection with the incident.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to oversee the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. No additional details about contributing factors have been released.
This report will be updated as officials provide further 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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