Injury Crash
Two-Vehicle Crash on I-44 in Franklin County Leaves One Injured
Incident record
October 14, 2026
7:28 a.m.
Interstate 44 mile marker 247
Franklin County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Slight rain · 70°F · 0.07 in precip · 5 mph wind
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A crash on eastbound Interstate 44 west of mile marker 247 in Franklin County left one person with moderate injuries the morning of Oct. 14, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.
The Patrol reported the collision occurred at 7:28 a.m. and involved two vehicles traveling eastbound: a 2013 Ford Escape and a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
A 20-year-old woman from Lonedell was identified as sustaining moderate injuries in the crash, the report states. No fatalities were reported.
Light rain was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.
Troop C of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene. The incident has been logged under report number 260436436.
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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