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Two-Vehicle Crash on US 60 in Ellsinore Injures Poplar Bluff Man

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 15, 2026

Time

9:35 a.m.

Roadway

US 60 at MO A

Location

Ellsinore, Carter County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Light drizzle · 81°F · 5 mph wind

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A crash involving two westbound vehicles on US 60 at the intersection with MO A in Ellsinore left one driver with minor injuries on July 15, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The patrol's preliminary online crash report states the collision occurred around 9:35 a.m. and involved a 2021 black Ford Bronco and a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, both traveling westbound at the time.

A 19-year-old male driver from Poplar Bluff sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the patrol reported. No other injuries or fatalities were reported in connection with the incident, and two vehicles total were involved.

Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time of the crash, according to weather data.

Troop G of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated the crash, which was logged under incident number 260296718.

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