Injury Crash

Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Tesla Crash on I-35 Near Eagleville

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 8, 2026

Time

4:55 a.m.

Roadway

I-35 Southbound

Location

Harrison County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A driver suffered moderate injuries early Thursday after a single-vehicle crash on I-35 Southbound near Eagleville, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash was reported at approximately 4:55 a.m. on October 8, 2026, about half a mile south of Eagleville in Harrison County, the Patrol's online crash report states.

According to the Patrol, a 2026 Tesla Model was traveling southbound on I-35 when it was involved in the crash. The driver, whose name has not been released, was transported for medical treatment after sustaining moderate injuries, the Patrol reported.

Troop H of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated the incident. No other vehicles were reported to be involved, and no fatalities resulted from the crash.

The cause of the crash has not been publicly detailed. This report will 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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