Crash
Tractor-Trailer Hauling Two Loads Ends Up in Ditch on I-70 in Cooper County
Incident record
September 29, 2026
I-70 mile marker 109.8
Cooper County, MO
Missouri
1
Injuries reported
Reported
Cooper County Sheriff's Office
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A tractor-trailer crashed along westbound Interstate 70 in Cooper County, coming to rest in a ditch beside the roadway, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, which is investigating the incident.
The crash occurred near mile marker 109.8, based on patrol information. An ABC 17 News videographer at the scene observed the tractor-trailer in the ditch at 6:45 a.m. and noted the truck appeared to be hauling two separate loads of cargo.
Only one vehicle was reported involved in the crash. No information on injuries or fatalities has been released. The extent of damage to the tractor-trailer or its cargo has not been detailed.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. Further details, including any information on the driver or cause of the incident, have not yet been made available.
This report will be updated as officials release 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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