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Pilot Grove Woman Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-70 in Cooper County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 31, 2026

Time

7:05 a.m.

Roadway

Interstate 70 Eastbound mile marker 113.4

Location

Cooper County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Light drizzle · 73°F · 8 mph wind

Report

Report body

A 29-year-old Pilot Grove woman suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 70 Eastbound in Cooper County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash happened at mile marker 113.4 around 7:05 a.m. on July 31, 2026, patrol records show. A 2019 Chevrolet Equinox was traveling eastbound at the time of the incident, the report states.

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

The driver was transported for medical treatment after sustaining minor injuries, the Highway Patrol reported. No other vehicles were involved, and no fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.

The incident falls under the jurisdiction of Troop F and remains under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

This report is based on preliminary crash data. Details may be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
Related resources
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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