Injury Crash

Motorcycle, Pickup Collide on I-44 East Near Springfield; Two Injured

By Nationwide Report StaffJuly 29, 2026 at 7:50 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

July 29, 2026

Time

7:50 a.m.

Roadway

I-44 East

Location

Springfield, Greene County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Two people were injured in a crash involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck on eastbound I-44 just east of Springfield, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The patrol reported the crash occurred at approximately 7:50 a.m. on July 29, roughly a quarter-mile east of Springfield in Greene County. Troop D responded to the scene.

According to the crash report, a 1999 Honda motorcycle and a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado, both traveling eastbound, were involved in the collision.

A juvenile driver of one of the vehicles sustained serious injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the patrol said. A 19-year-old female occupant from Marlow, Oklahoma, sustained moderate injuries and was also taken for treatment.

No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash. The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release further 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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