Injury Crash
Louisiana Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-55 in Perry County
Incident record
August 13, 2026
8:40 p.m.
I-55 mile marker 121
Perry County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 62-year-old driver from Slidell, Louisiana, was injured in a single-vehicle crash on northbound Interstate 55 in Perry County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened at 8:40 p.m. on Aug. 13, 2026, near mile marker 121, the Patrol's online crash report states. The driver was traveling northbound in a 1994 Lincoln Town Car at the time of the incident.
According to the Patrol, the driver sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release further details.
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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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