Injury Crash
Three-Vehicle Crash on I-44 EB Near Lebanon Leaves One Injured
Incident record
August 6, 2026
9:35 a.m.
I-44 EB mile marker 133.4
Lebanon, Laclede County, MO
Missouri
3
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Dense drizzle · 71°F · 0.04 in precip · 10 mph wind
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A three-vehicle crash on Interstate 44 eastbound near mile marker 133.4 in Laclede County left one driver with minor injuries, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at approximately 9:35 a.m. on August 6, 2026, the patrol reported. All three vehicles — a 2027 Peterbilt 579, a 2008 Dodge Caliber, and a 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross — were traveling eastbound on I-44 at the time of the collision, per the Missouri State Highway Patrol's crash report.
A 54-year-old woman from Lebanon, who was driving one of the vehicles, sustained minor injuries in the crash, the patrol said. She was transported to a medical facility for treatment, according to the report.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time of the crash, according to weather data.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop I, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation, identified in patrol records as incident number 260331333.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release further 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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