Fatal Crash
One Dead, One Seriously Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on I-55 in Perry County
Incident record
July 10, 2026
10:33 p.m.
Interstate 55 mile marker 133
Perry County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash on southbound Interstate 55 near mile marker 133 in Perry County left one man dead and another seriously injured, according to a preliminary online crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol reported that the crash occurred at 10:33 p.m. on July 10, 2026, and involved a 2025 Volvo VNL and a 2011 Nissan Murano, both traveling southbound at the time.
A 63-year-old man from St. Louis sustained serious injuries in the collision, the patrol said. A 65-year-old man, also from St. Louis, suffered fatal injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the report.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop C is investigating the crash. The incident has been assigned crash report ID 260290352.
This report will be updated as additional information becomes available from investigating officials.
Related resources
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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