Injury Crash
One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on I-55 in Ste Genevieve County
Incident record
August 10, 2026
12:25 p.m.
I-55 Northbound mile marker 155.2
Ste Genevieve County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash on northbound Interstate 55 in Ste Genevieve County left one driver with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The collision occurred at 12:25 p.m. on August 10, 2026, north of mile marker 155.2, the Patrol's online crash report states. Two vehicles were involved: a 2014 International 7500 and a 2016 Hyundai Sonata, both traveling northbound at the time.
According to the Patrol, a 61-year-old male driver from Festus sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported to a hospital for treatment. No fatalities were reported, and the extent of injuries to any other occupants has not been detailed in the report.
The crash was investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop C, which handles incidents in the region. Further details regarding the sequence of events leading to the collision have not been released.
This report will 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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