Injury Crash
Single-Vehicle Crash on I-70 Exit Ramp in Lafayette County Sends Driver to Hospital
Incident record
October 28, 2026
4:45 a.m.
I-70 at MO-M
Lafayette County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A driver suffered minor injuries early Wednesday after a single-vehicle crash on the westbound Interstate 70 exit ramp to MO-M in Lafayette County, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened at approximately 4:45 a.m., the Patrol reported. A 2020 Volkswagen Jetta was traveling west on the exit ramp when the vehicle was involved in the incident, per the agency's preliminary findings.
The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop A is investigating the incident, which has been assigned crash report number 260456396.
This report is based on preliminary information from law enforcement and may be updated as officials release further details.
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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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