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Tucson Woman Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-44 in Franklin County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 31, 2026

Time

2:20 a.m.

Roadway

44 WB mile marker 251.2

Location

Franklin County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Dense drizzle · 72°F · 0.04 in precip · 8 mph wind

Report

Report body

A 42-year-old woman from Tucson, Arizona, sustained minor injuries early Friday when the vehicle she was driving crashed on westbound Interstate 44 near mile marker 251.2 in Franklin County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The patrol said the crash occurred at 2:20 a.m. and involved a single vehicle, a 2006 Honda Pilot that was traveling westbound at the time. Dense drizzle was falling in the area when the crash occurred, according to weather data.

The driver was transported for medical treatment after sustaining minor injuries, the patrol reported. No other injuries or fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.

The incident, logged as case number 260321961, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C and was investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

This report will be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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Legal context

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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