Injury Crash
One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on I-44 Near Sarcoxie
Incident record
October 8, 2026
5:50 p.m.
I-44 mile marker 25.0
Sarcoxie, Jasper County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash on Interstate 44 near Sarcoxie left one adult driver with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The collision happened on October 8, 2026, at approximately 5:50 p.m. near mile marker 25.0, about a mile northwest of Sarcoxie in Jasper County, the report states.
Two vehicles were involved: a 2026 Chrysler Pacifica and a 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander, both traveling westbound on I-44 at the time of the crash, per the Patrol's report.
One adult driver sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol said. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop D is investigating the incident. The crash has been assigned report number 260428630.
This report may be updated as officials release additional information.
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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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