Injury Crash

Two Injured When SUV Crashes on I-55 Northbound in Scott County

By Nationwide Report StaffJuly 31, 2026 at 11:08 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

July 31, 2026

Time

11:08 a.m.

Roadway

I-55 Northbound mile marker 81.6

Location

Scott County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Light drizzle · 81°F · 0.02 in precip · 7 mph wind

Report

Two women from East Prairie were injured in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 55 Northbound in Scott County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash was reported at mile marker 81.6 at 11:08 a.m. on July 31, 2026, per the Patrol's preliminary online crash report. A 2020 Ford SUV traveling northbound was the only vehicle involved, the report states.

A 26-year-old woman driving the SUV and a 21-year-old female occupant, both from East Prairie, sustained moderate injuries, according to the Patrol. Both were transported for medical treatment, the report indicates.

Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.

The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop E, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation, per the fact bullets provided.

No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release additional details.

Source: Reported by MSHP

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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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