Injury Crash
Washington County Man Seriously Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on MO-21
Incident record
August 20, 2026
12:45 p.m.
MO-21 at Furnace Creek Rd
Washington County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 78°F · 4 mph wind
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A 65-year-old man was seriously injured Thursday afternoon after the pickup truck he was driving crashed on MO-21 south of Furnace Creek Road in Washington County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred around 12:45 p.m. local time on August 20, 2026, and involved a single vehicle, a 1997 Chevrolet S-10 that was traveling southbound at the time, the Patrol's online crash report states.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time of the crash, according to weather data.
The driver, the only occupant listed in the report, suffered serious injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported involved, and no fatalities resulted from the crash.
The incident falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C and remains under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Further details, including the specific cause of the crash, have not been released.
This report will be updated as officials share 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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