Injury Crash

One Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-57 North of Charleston

By Nationwide Report StaffJuly 12, 2026 at 9:25 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

July 12, 2026

Time

9:25 a.m.

Roadway

I-57 NB

Location

Charleston, Mississippi County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Light drizzle · 77°F · 8 mph wind

Report

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.

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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