Injury Crash
Two Injured After Kenworth Truck Crash on I-70 in Callaway County
Incident record
August 20, 2026
1:54 a.m.
I-70 Eastbound mile marker 144
Callaway County, MO
Missouri
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2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two men from Atlanta, Georgia, were injured early Thursday when the Kenworth truck they were traveling in crashed on Interstate 70 Eastbound in Callaway County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened at mile marker 144 around 1:54 a.m., the Patrol's online crash report states. A single vehicle was involved — a 2027 Kenworth 689 that was traveling eastbound at the time, according to the preliminary report.
The 44-year-old driver sustained minor injuries, while a 45-year-old occupant suffered moderate injuries, the Patrol reported. Both men were transported for medical treatment following the crash.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop F has jurisdiction over the incident, which is identified in Patrol records as crash number 260352063.
No additional details about the circumstances leading up to the crash have been released. 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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