Injury Crash
One Hurt in Two-Vehicle Crash on I-55 in New Madrid County
Incident record
July 15, 2026
5:30 p.m.
Interstate 55 Northbound mile marker 48.2
New Madrid County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 87°F · 3 mph wind
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A crash involving a car and a semi-truck sent one person to the hospital with minor injuries on Interstate 55 Northbound in New Madrid County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol's preliminary crash report states the collision happened at 5:30 p.m. on July 15, 2026, near mile marker 48.2. Both vehicles — a 2025 Genesis G70 and a 2003 Peterbilt — were traveling northbound at the time, the report indicates.
One of the drivers suffered minor injuries and was taken for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol said. It was not immediately specified which vehicle's occupant was injured.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time of the crash, according to weather data.
The crash, logged under incident number 260297592, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop E and remains under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. 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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