Injury Crash
Juvenile Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on I-44 in Franklin County
Incident record
August 4, 2026
9:17 a.m.
Interstate 44 mile marker 255.6
Franklin County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash on westbound Interstate 44 in Franklin County left one juvenile with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The collision occurred at mile marker 255.6 at 9:17 a.m. on Aug. 4, 2026, per the Patrol's preliminary online crash report. Troopers said the crash involved a 2026 Chevrolet Equinox and a 2025 Kia K4, both traveling westbound at the time.
A juvenile occupant sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. No fatalities were reported, and the incident is classified as an injury crash involving two vehicles.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation, identified by incident number 260328180.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash reporting system. Details may be updated as officials release further 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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