Injury Crash
Two-Vehicle Crash on US 61 in Lincoln County Leaves Iowa Woman Seriously Injured
Incident record
July 10, 2026
9:30 p.m.
US Highway 61 at Route E
Lincoln County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash involving two vehicles traveling in the same direction left a 43-year-old woman with serious injuries on southbound U.S. Highway 61 at Route E in Lincoln County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The collision occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m. on July 10, 2026, the Patrol's preliminary crash report states. A 2025 Honda Odyssey and a 2019 Ford Ranger, both headed southbound, were involved in the crash, investigators said.
The injured driver, identified as a 43-year-old woman from Iowa City, Iowa, sustained serious injuries in the collision and was transported to a medical facility for treatment, according to the Highway Patrol. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
The incident falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C and is documented under Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report number 260290281. Details regarding the sequence of events leading up to the collision have not been released.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the crash. This report will be updated as officials release additional information.
Related resources
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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