Fatal Crash
Norridge Man Killed in Early-Morning I-55 Crash in New Madrid County
Incident record
October 6, 2026
2:50 a.m.
I-55 Northbound mile marker 34.4
New Madrid County, MO
Missouri
2
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 43-year-old man from Norridge, Illinois, died following a two-vehicle crash early Tuesday on Interstate 55 Northbound in New Madrid County, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred around 2:50 a.m. at mile marker 34.4, the patrol said. Investigators with Troop E reported that a 2025 Freightliner Cascadia was traveling northbound when it was involved in a collision with a 2008 Pontiac G6 that was stationary on the interstate.
The Norridge man sustained fatal injuries in the crash, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. He was transported for medical treatment following the collision, though the patrol's preliminary report did not specify additional details about his condition at the time of transport.
The crash was logged under incident number 260424497 and remains under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. No further details about the circumstances leading up to the collision, the status of the other driver, or potential contributing factors have been released.
New Madrid County sits along a stretch of I-55 that connects traffic moving through southeast Missouri. The highway patrol has not indicated whether additional charges or citations are expected as the investigation continues.
This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may 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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