Injury Crash
Two Injured in Southbound I-49 Crash Near Milo
Incident record
July 28, 2026
11:20 a.m.
Interstate 49
Milo, Vernon County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Report body
Two drivers were injured in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 49 near Milo on July 28, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's preliminary online crash report.
The patrol reported that a 2000 Ford Explorer and a 2005 Chevrolet Aveo were both traveling southbound on I-49 in Vernon County at the time of the collision, which occurred around 11:20 a.m.
A 45-year-old male driver from Milo sustained moderate injuries, while a 66-year-old female driver, also from Milo, suffered serious injuries, the patrol said. Both were transported for medical treatment following the crash.
The incident, logged as case number 260317991, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D and remains under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
This report will be updated as officials release more information.
Related resources
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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