Injury Crash

Two Injured in Pemiscot County Crash on I-55 Northbound

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 13, 2026

Time

7:22 a.m.

Roadway

Interstate 55 Northbound mile marker 28.2

Location

Pemiscot County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

Two drivers were hurt in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 55 Northbound near mile marker 28.2 in Pemiscot County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's preliminary online crash report. The collision was reported at 7:22 a.m. on September 13, 2026, and was investigated by Troop E.

The patrol reported that a 2014 Kia Sportage and a 2022 Dodge Durango, both traveling northbound, were involved in the crash. A 39-year-old woman from Portageville, who was driving one of the vehicles, sustained moderate injuries and was taken for medical treatment. The driver of the other vehicle, a 57-year-old man from Hayti, suffered serious injuries and was also transported for treatment.

No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash. The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to handle the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision.

This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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Legal context
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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