Injury Crash
Three-Vehicle Crash on I-55 Northbound in New Madrid County Injures Two
Incident record
July 19, 2026
1:45 p.m.
I-55 Northbound
Matthews, New Madrid County, MO
Missouri
3
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 90°F · 5 mph wind
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A three-vehicle crash on I-55 Northbound near Matthews left two drivers with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The patrol said the crash occurred on July 19, 2026, at approximately 1:45 p.m. in New Madrid County. Three vehicles, all traveling northbound, were involved: a 2024 Chevrolet Equinox, a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse, and a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 23-year-old woman from Orleans, Indiana, sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment. A 40-year-old woman from Portageville, Missouri, also sustained minor injuries, the patrol reported.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.
The crash, identified as incident number 260303953, is being investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop E. No fatalities were reported.
This report will be updated as officials release additional 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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