Injury Crash
Springfield Woman Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-44 in St. Louis County
Incident record
August 13, 2026
2:54 p.m.
Interstate 44 at Lewis Road
St Louis County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 28-year-old Springfield woman suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on eastbound Interstate 44 east of Lewis Road in St. Louis County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash, logged by MSHP as incident 260342395, occurred on Aug. 13, 2026. The Patrol's report indicates the woman was driving a 2014 Toyota Corolla eastbound on I-44 when the crash happened.
According to the crash report, the driver sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment. No other vehicles were reported to be involved, and no fatalities resulted from the crash.
The case falls under the jurisdiction of MSHP's Troop C, which patrols the St. Louis County area. The Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
This report will be updated as officials release additional 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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