Injury Crash
Three-Vehicle Crash on I-35 South of Lathrop Leaves One Injured
Incident record
August 9, 2026
12:00 p.m.
Interstate 35 mile marker 39.0
Lathrop, Clinton County, MO
Missouri
3
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Report body
A three-vehicle crash on northbound Interstate 35 near Lathrop left one driver with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The collision occurred at mile marker 39.0, about 1.5 miles south of Lathrop in Clinton County, the Patrol's online crash report shows. Troop H of the Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident, logged under crash report number 260336660.
According to the Patrol, all three vehicles involved were traveling northbound on I-35 at the time of the crash: a 2024 Nissan Altima, a 1994 Chevrolet S10, and a 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander.
A 69-year-old male driver sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported to a hospital for treatment, the Patrol reported. No other injuries were noted in the report, and no fatalities were recorded.
Details about how the collision unfolded, including which driver operated which vehicle, have not been released. The Missouri State Highway Patrol has not indicated whether any charges or citations are pending as the investigation continues.
This report will be updated if the Missouri State Highway Patrol releases additional information about the crash.
Related resources
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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