Injury Crash
Two Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-55 North Near Imperial
Incident record
October 1, 2026
10:24 p.m.
Interstate 55 North
Imperial, Jefferson County, MO
Missouri
1
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Slight rain · 72°F · 0.08 in precip · 1 mph wind
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Two men were injured late Thursday when a sedan crashed on Interstate 55 North near Imperial, according to a preliminary Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report.
The crash happened at approximately 10:24 p.m. on northbound I-55, north of Imperial Main Street, the report states. A 2018 Chevrolet Impala was traveling northbound at the time of the single-vehicle crash, Missouri State Highway Patrol said.
The driver, a 32-year-old man from Florissant, sustained moderate injuries, according to the patrol's report. A 34-year-old male occupant from St. Louis suffered minor injuries. Both men were transported for medical treatment, the report indicates.
Light rain was falling in the area at the time of the crash, according to weather data for the location.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop C responded to the scene, per the agency's crash report. The report, identified as incident number 260418528, is preliminary, and further details about what led to the crash have not been released.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
This report is based on preliminary information from Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may 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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