Injury Crash
Two-Vehicle Crash on US-60 West of Ellsinore Injures South Carolina Woman
Incident record
August 24, 2026
1:30 p.m.
US-60
Ellsinore, Carter County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash on US-60 about five miles west of Ellsinore left one driver with moderate injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The collision happened at 1:30 p.m. on August 24, 2026, in Carter County, an area patrolled by Troop G, the Highway Patrol reported. Investigators said a 2011 Ford F150 was traveling southbound at the time it collided with a 2024 Ford Edge heading westbound.
The driver of one of the vehicles, a 64-year-old woman from Ravenel, South Carolina, sustained moderate injuries in the crash, according to the patrol's report. She was transported for medical treatment following the collision.
No fatalities were reported in the crash, which involved a total of two vehicles. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is listed as the investigating agency for the incident, catalogued under crash report number 260358938.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash, including any contributing factors, have not been fully released. This report may be updated as the Missouri State Highway Patrol provides additional 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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