Injury Crash
One Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-55 in Ste Genevieve County
Incident record
September 2, 2026
10:36 p.m.
Interstate 55 at Route O
Ste Genevieve County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A single-vehicle crash on Interstate 55 left one person with moderate injuries late Wednesday night, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at 10:36 p.m. on September 2, 2026, on northbound I-55 north of Route O in Ste Genevieve County, the Patrol's online crash report states. The incident falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C.
According to the Patrol, the crash involved a single vehicle, a 2023 Hyundai Elantra traveling northbound. One occupant sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the report notes.
No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release 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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