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Peterbilt Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-44 in Laclede County

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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 18, 2026

Time

2:50 p.m.

Roadway

I-44 mile marker 142

Location

Laclede County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Light drizzle · 87°F · 0.02 in precip · 11 mph wind

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A truck driver suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 44 in Laclede County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash happened at approximately 2:50 p.m. on July 18, 2026, on eastbound I-44 near mile marker 142, the Patrol's online crash report states. A 2025 Peterbilt truck traveling eastbound was involved, according to the report.

Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.

The 56-year-old male driver sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. No other vehicles were listed as involved, and no fatalities were reported.

The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop I, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. Details may be updated as officials release 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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