Injury Crash

One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on I-55 in Ste. Genevieve County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 10, 2026

Time

7:25 p.m.

Roadway

Interstate 55 mile marker 152.6

Location

Ste Genevieve County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A two-vehicle crash on southbound Interstate 55 in Ste. Genevieve County left one driver with serious injuries Saturday evening, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash happened around 7:25 p.m. on October 10, 2026, north of mile marker 152.6, the patrol's online crash report states. A 2013 Toyota RAV4 and a 2007 Chrysler Town and Country, both traveling southbound, were involved in the collision, according to the preliminary report.

A 61-year-old female driver suffered serious injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol reported. No fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop C handled the investigation, which is documented under incident report number 260431889.

No further details about the sequence of events leading to the crash have been released. This report will be updated as officials provide more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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Legal context
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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