Injury Crash

Freightliner Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-29 in Atchison County

By Nationwide Report StaffJuly 15, 2026 at 5:55 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

July 15, 2026

Time

5:55 a.m.

Roadway

I-29 Southbound mile marker 116

Location

Atchison County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

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Report

A driver suffered moderate injuries early Wednesday when a 2020 Freightliner crashed along I-29 Southbound in Atchison County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash, identified as incident 260296424, occurred at mile marker 116 around 5:55 a.m. on July 15, 2026, the Patrol's online crash report states. The Freightliner was the only vehicle involved and was traveling southbound at the time of the crash.

The driver was transported for medical treatment after sustaining moderate injuries, according to the Patrol. No other injuries or fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.

The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop H, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release more 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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