Injury Crash
Two Hurt in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-44 in Franklin County
Incident record
September 12, 2026
12:55 p.m.
I-44 mile marker 257.2
Franklin County, MO
Missouri
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2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two people were injured in a single-vehicle crash on eastbound Interstate 44 in Franklin County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened at approximately 12:55 p.m. on September 12, 2026, near mile marker 257.2, the Patrol's online crash report states. Troop C has jurisdiction over the area where the crash occurred.
According to the Patrol's report, a 2004 Chevrolet Suburban was traveling eastbound on I-44 when the crash occurred. The vehicle carried two occupants, both 60 years old.
The female occupant sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. The male driver sustained minor injuries and was also transported for treatment.
No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash. The Missouri State Highway Patrol's preliminary crash report, identified as incident 260389911, provided the details of the incident.
This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Additional details may be released as the investigation continues.
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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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