Injury Crash

Two Hurt in Southbound I-55 Crash Near Blodgett

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 29, 2026 at 6:02 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 29, 2026

Time

6:02 p.m.

Roadway

Interstate 55

Location

Blodgett, Scott County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 55 about two miles north of Blodgett, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. The collision was reported at 6:02 p.m. on Oct. 29, 2026, the Patrol said.

A 2016 Ford F-150 and a 2016 Ford Explorer were both traveling southbound on I-55 when the crash occurred, per the report. A juvenile driver sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. An 18-year-old woman from Cape Girardeau, Missouri, suffered serious injuries and was also taken for treatment, according to the report.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop E is investigating the crash, which has been logged as incident 260458914. No fatalities were reported.

Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash have not been fully released. This report may be updated as the Missouri State Highway Patrol provides additional information.

Source: Reported by MSHP

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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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