Injury Crash

Four Hurt in Three-Vehicle Crash on I-70 in Lafayette County

By Nationwide Report StaffNovember 10, 2026 at 4:20 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

November 10, 2026

Time

4:20 p.m.

Roadway

I-70 mile marker 31

Location

Lafayette County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

4 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Four people were injured in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 70 westbound at mile marker 31 in Lafayette County, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash happened the afternoon of Nov. 10, 2026, at approximately 4:20 p.m., the Patrol reported.

The vehicles involved included a 2015 Subaru, a 2010 Ford F150 and a 2026 Ford Explorer, all traveling westbound at the time, per the Patrol's crash report.

Of the four occupants injured, one sustained moderate injuries while three suffered minor injuries, according to the Patrol. All four were transported to area medical facilities for treatment, the report states.

Troop A of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene. The incident has been logged under report number 260476115.

No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash. Details regarding the cause of the collision and any contributing circumstances have not yet been released.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials provide additional details.

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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