Injury Crash
One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on I-55 North of Portageville
Incident record
July 31, 2026
2:45 p.m.
I-55 SB
Portageville, New Madrid County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Moderate rain · 79°F · 0.18 in precip · 5 mph wind
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A crash involving a tractor trailer and a sedan left one person with minor injuries on Interstate 55 southbound near Portageville, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at 2:45 p.m. on July 31, 2026, about four miles north of Portageville in New Madrid County, the Patrol's online crash report states. Both vehicles — a 2023 Volvo 760 tractor trailer and a 2025 Chevrolet Malibu — were traveling southbound on I-55 at the time, according to the report.
A 59-year-old male driver sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. No fatalities were reported, and details on the second driver were not included in the preliminary report.
Moderate rain was falling in the area at the time of the crash, according to weather data.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop E is investigating the crash, listed under incident number 260322662.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may 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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