Injury Crash

Two-Vehicle Crash South of Kelso Leaves Scott City Woman Injured

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 10, 2026 at 8:10 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 10, 2026

Time

8:10 p.m.

Roadway

US-61

Location

Kelso, Scott County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A crash involving two SUVs on US-61 south of Kelso sent an 81-year-old Scott City woman to the hospital Saturday night, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The collision occurred around 8:10 p.m. on October 10, 2026, about two miles south of Kelso, within Troop E's jurisdiction, the Patrol's preliminary crash report states. Both vehicles involved — a 2024 Honda CR-V and a 2025 Jeep Wrangler — were traveling southbound on US-61 at the time of the crash, according to the report.

The female driver, 81, sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol said. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash, and one other person involved was not reported injured, per the preliminary report.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation into the crash. No further details about the sequence of events leading to the collision have been released.

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

Source: Reported by MSHP

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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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