Injury Crash
Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-49 South of Lamar
Incident record
August 29, 2026
10:22 p.m.
Interstate 49 Northbound
Lamar, Barton County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A driver suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash late Saturday on Interstate 49 Northbound, about six miles south of Lamar, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol's online crash report states the crash occurred at approximately 10:22 p.m. on August 29, 2026, and involved a 2022 Toyota Camry that was traveling northbound at the time.
The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the patrol reported. No other vehicles were involved in the crash.
Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene and is investigating the incident.
This report will be updated as officials release more 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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