Injury Crash
One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on I-44 in Franklin County
Incident record
August 13, 2026
3:50 p.m.
Interstate 44 mile marker 258.4
Franklin County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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One person was injured in a two-vehicle crash on westbound Interstate 44 near mile marker 258.4 in Franklin County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's preliminary online crash report.
The crash occurred at 3:50 p.m. on Aug. 13, 2026, and involved a 2026 BMW X3 30 and a 2022 Chevrolet 2500 HD, both traveling westbound at the time, patrol records show.
Authorities said one occupant sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment. The driver involved was identified as a 40-year-old woman from Union, Missouri.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop C, which is handling the investigation.
No additional details about the circumstances leading up to the collision were included in the preliminary report.
This report is based on initial information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials provide further details.
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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