Injury Crash
Juvenile Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-55 South in Cape Girardeau County
Incident record
August 4, 2026
11:19 a.m.
I-55 Southbound mile marker 103.0
Cape Girardeau County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A juvenile occupant suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 55 Southbound in Cape Girardeau County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened at 11:19 a.m. on August 4, 2026, near mile marker 103.0, the Patrol's online crash report states. A 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser was traveling southbound at the time of the incident, according to the report.
The Patrol said a juvenile occupant of the vehicle sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment. No other injuries or fatalities were reported, and one vehicle was involved.
Troop E of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene. The crash is logged under incident number 260328373.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash have not been fully released. This report will be updated as officials provide more information.
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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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