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Two-Vehicle Crash on Old Highway 21 in Jefferson County Leaves Imperial Woman Injured

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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 19, 2026

Time

4:05 p.m.

Roadway

Old Highway 21 at E Swaller Rd

Location

Jefferson County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Light drizzle · 89°F · 3 mph wind

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A crash between two vehicles traveling southbound on Old Highway 21 near E Swaller Rd left one person injured on July 19, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The collision, logged as incident 260304151 and investigated by Troop C, occurred at 4:05 p.m. and involved a 2006 Toyota Corolla and a 2006 Acura MDX, both heading south at the time, the Patrol reported.

A 29-year-old woman from Imperial, MO, sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Patrol's report. No other injuries were reported among those involved.

Weather data for the time and location of the crash indicated light drizzle was falling, with a temperature near 89 degrees.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances of the crash. This report may be updated as officials release further information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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Legal context
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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