Injury Crash
One Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-57 North of Charleston
Incident record
July 12, 2026
9:25 a.m.
I-57 NB
Charleston, Mississippi County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 77°F · 8 mph wind
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A single-vehicle crash on I-57 northbound left one person with moderate injuries the morning of July 12, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred around 9:25 a.m. approximately 10 miles north of Charleston in Mississippi County, per the Patrol's preliminary online crash report. The agency's Troop E has jurisdiction over the area.
A 2016 GMC Terrain traveling southbound was involved in the crash, the Patrol reported. The vehicle's sole occupant suffered moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the crash report.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the crash. This report may be updated as officials release more information.
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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