Injury Crash
Three-Vehicle Crash on I-55 in Perry County Leaves Two Injured
Incident record
October 23, 2026
6:35 a.m.
Interstate 55 mile marker 136
Perry County, MO
Missouri
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2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A three-vehicle crash on northbound Interstate 55 at mile marker 136 in Perry County left two drivers with moderate injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The collision, logged by the Patrol as incident 260448941, occurred at 6:35 a.m. on October 23, 2026, and involved a 2006 Nissan Sentra, a 2026 Chrysler Voyager and a 2026 Honda Civic, all traveling northbound at the time, the Patrol reported.
A 37-year-old man from Perryville and a 66-year-old woman from Cape Girardeau, both drivers in the crash, suffered moderate injuries and were transported for medical treatment, according to the Patrol's report. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is the agency of record for the investigation into the incident.
This report will be updated as officials release more 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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