Injury Crash

St. Clair Man Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-44 in Franklin County

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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 10, 2026

Time

1:50 p.m.

Roadway

I-44 mile marker 247.6

Location

Franklin County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Light drizzle · 79°F · 0.01 in precip · 3 mph wind

Report

Report body

A 37-year-old man from St. Clair, Missouri, was injured in a single-vehicle crash on westbound Interstate 44 in Franklin County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash happened at approximately 1:50 p.m. on September 10, 2026, near mile marker 247.6, the Patrol's online crash report states. The report identifies the vehicle involved as a 2013 Chrysler Town and Country traveling westbound at the time of the incident.

The driver sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Patrol. No other vehicles were reported involved, and the crash resulted in one injury and no fatalities.

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

The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation, per the agency's preliminary report, which carries incident number 260386966.

This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. 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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