Injury Crash

Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-55 Near Scott City

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 1, 2026 at 6:48 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 1, 2026

Time

6:48 p.m.

Roadway

I-55 Northbound

Location

Scott City, Scott County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A driver suffered moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 55 north of Scott City on Tuesday evening, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash occurred at approximately 6:48 p.m. about two miles south of Scott City, the Patrol reported. A 2019 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling northbound on I-55 when the vehicle was involved in the crash, according to the report.

The driver sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported involved, and no fatalities resulted from the incident.

The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop E and has been logged under incident number 260371777, according to the Patrol's report.

This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials provide further 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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