Crash
Tractor-Trailer Rolls Onto Side on Highway 179 South of Wooldridge
Incident record
October 5, 2026
Highway 179 at Big Lick Road
Wooldridge, Cooper County, MO
Missouri
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None reported
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A tractor-trailer rolled onto its side on Highway 179 near Big Lick Road, south of Wooldridge, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The Patrol reported that no injuries resulted from the crash. The single-vehicle incident involved only the tractor-trailer, and no other vehicles were reported involved.
Highway 179 was blocked for more than 30 minutes while crews worked to clear the scene, authorities said. The road has since reopened to traffic.
The cause of the rollover has not been released, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol has not indicated whether further investigation is ongoing.
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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