Injury Crash
Two Hurt in Three-Vehicle Crash on I-44 Near Stotts City
Incident record
October 30, 2026
7:45 p.m.
I-44 mile marker 38.6
Lawrence County, MO
Missouri
3
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two men were injured Friday night when three vehicles collided on westbound Interstate 44 near Stotts City, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened at approximately 7:45 p.m. at mile marker 38.6, about two miles south of Stotts City in Lawrence County, the patrol reported. Troopers with Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D investigated the scene.
According to the patrol's report, the vehicles involved were a 2026 Toyota Camry, a 2027 Chevrolet Malibu and a 2020 Toyota RAV4, all traveling westbound at the time of the crash.
A 50-year-old man from Mansfield sustained minor injuries in the collision and was transported for medical treatment, the patrol said. A 74-year-old man from Fair Grove suffered serious injuries and was also taken to a hospital for treatment, according to the report.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash. The Missouri State Highway Patrol's preliminary report did not detail the circumstances leading up to the collision.
This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release further information about the crash.
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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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