Fatal Crash
Pedestrian Killed in I-70 Crash in Saline County
Incident record
September 6, 2026
10:59 p.m.
I-70 Eastbound mile marker 70.4
Saline County, MO
Missouri
1
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 66-year-old man from Columbia died after being struck by a truck on Interstate 70 Eastbound in Saline County, according to a preliminary crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened at Mile Marker 70.4 on the evening of September 6, 2026, at approximately 10:59 p.m., the Patrol's report states. Investigators said a single vehicle, a 2023 Freightliner traveling eastbound, was involved in the collision with the pedestrian.
The man sustained fatal injuries, according to the Highway Patrol. His identity has not been released beyond his age and hometown.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop A is investigating the incident, cataloged under report number 260381815. No further details about the circumstances leading up to the crash have been released.
This report will be updated as officials release more 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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