Injury Crash

Mustang, Semi Collide on I-44 in Laclede County, Driver Injured

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

November 3, 2026

Time

7:04 a.m.

Roadway

Interstate 44 Westbound mile marker 140

Location

Laclede County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Dense drizzle · 65°F · 0.04 in precip · 19 mph wind

Report

Report body

A crash on Interstate 44 Westbound near mile marker 140 in Laclede County left one driver with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's preliminary online crash report for incident 260464821.

The patrol said a 2015 Ford Mustang and a 2025 Volvo Truck VNL, both traveling westbound, were involved in the collision, which occurred at approximately 7:04 a.m. on November 3, 2026.

A 35-year-old man from Saint Louis, identified by the Highway Patrol as the driver, suffered minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, authorities said. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.

Dense drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data for the location.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop I has jurisdiction over the stretch of Interstate 44 where the crash took place and is handling the investigation.

This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials provide further information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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Legal context
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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