Injury Crash
Ambulance Crash on I-44 in Franklin County Leaves One with Minor Injuries
Incident record
August 1, 2026
1:32 p.m.
Interstate 44 mile marker 247
Franklin County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 71°F · 12 mph wind
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A single-vehicle crash involving an ambulance on Interstate 44 in Franklin County left one person with minor injuries, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened at 1:32 p.m. on August 1, 2026, on westbound I-44 at Exit 247, the Patrol said. The incident, logged under crash report number 260324086, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C.
According to the Patrol's report, the crash involved a single vehicle — a 2023 Ford E-450 ambulance — that was traveling westbound at the time. One occupant of the ambulance sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the report states.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time of the crash, according to weather data.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation. This report is based on preliminary information, and details may be updated as officials release further 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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