Injury Crash

Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-44 in Laclede County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 26, 2026

Time

3:22 a.m.

Roadway

I-44 mile marker 123

Location

Nixa, Laclede County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A driver suffered minor injuries early Monday after a single-vehicle crash on westbound Interstate 44 in Laclede County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash happened at approximately 3:22 a.m. near mile marker 123, the Patrol's preliminary online crash report states. A 2020 Toyota Tacoma traveling westbound was the only vehicle involved, according to the report.

The driver was transported for medical treatment after sustaining minor injuries, the Patrol said. No other injuries or fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop I is investigating the incident, according to the agency. Further details about what led up to the crash have not been released.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. Details may be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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Legal context
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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