Injury Crash
Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-70 in Cooper County
Incident record
October 1, 2026
7:44 a.m.
I-70 Westbound mile marker 89
Cooper County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Moderate rain · 70°F · 0.17 in precip · 10 mph wind
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A driver suffered moderate injuries after a single-vehicle crash on westbound Interstate 70 in Cooper County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash happened the morning of Oct. 1, 2026, at approximately 7:44 a.m. near mile marker 89, the Patrol said. A 1999 GMC Yukon was traveling westbound when the driver was involved in the wreck, per the report.
Moderate rain was falling at the time, according to weather data.
The driver was transported for medical treatment after sustaining moderate injuries, the Patrol reported. No other vehicles were listed as involved in the crash.
The incident, logged under report number 260417509, falls within the jurisdiction of Troop F. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release additional details.
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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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