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One Injured After Truck Crash on I-44 in Laclede County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 3, 2026

Time

2:00 a.m.

Roadway

I-44 mile marker 142.8

Location

Laclede County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A single-vehicle crash on Interstate 44 eastbound left one person with minor injuries early Monday, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.

The crash occurred around 2:00 a.m. at the 142.8 mile marker in Laclede County, the Highway Patrol said. A 2015 Hino truck was traveling eastbound when the crash happened, per the report.

The truck's occupant sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol reported. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.

Troop I of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and is investigating the incident, which is documented under crash report number 260326424.

This report will be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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Legal context

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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