Injury Crash
One Hurt in I-44 Crash Near Stotts City Involving Semi and Volvo
Incident record
October 30, 2026
6:29 p.m.
I-44
Stotts City, Lawrence County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A two-vehicle crash on Interstate 44 south of Stotts City left one driver with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The collision occurred the evening of Oct. 30, 2026, at approximately 6:29 p.m. about two miles south of Stotts City in Lawrence County, within Troop D's jurisdiction, the Patrol's online crash report states.
According to the report, a 2020 Freightliner Cascadia was traveling westbound while a 2025 Volvo was headed eastbound when the two vehicles collided. A 44-year-old male driver from Copperas Cove, Texas, sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is listed as the investigating agency for the incident, catalogued under crash report number 260460446.
No additional details regarding the cause of the crash or further injuries have been released. This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials provide further details.
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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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