Injury Crash
Three-Vehicle Crash on I-44 in Franklin County Injures Juvenile Passenger
Incident record
July 30, 2026
5:25 p.m.
I-44 Eastbound mile marker 226
Franklin County, MO
Missouri
3
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A three-vehicle crash on I-44 Eastbound in Franklin County left a juvenile passenger with minor injuries on July 30, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The collision occurred at approximately 5:25 p.m. near the mile marker 226 off-ramp, involving a 2019 Mazda CX-9, a 2005 Dodge Dakota and a 2026 Jeep Compass, all traveling eastbound at the time, the report states.
The juvenile occupant sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Patrol. No other injuries or fatalities were reported among the vehicles involved.
The crash falls under Troop C jurisdiction, and Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers responded to and investigated the scene, per the agency's report.
Details surrounding the sequence of events leading to the crash have not been released. This report will be updated as officials provide further information.
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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