Injury Crash
Two-Vehicle Crash on I-44 in Franklin County Leaves Sullivan Man with Minor Injuries
Incident record
September 10, 2026
5:28 a.m.
Interstate 44 mile marker 253
Franklin County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 71°F · 1 mph wind
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A two-vehicle crash on Interstate 44 in Franklin County left one driver with minor injuries early Thursday, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at approximately 5:28 a.m. west of mile marker 253, the patrol's online crash report states. A 2026 Ford Maverick and a 2026 RAM 1500 were both traveling eastbound when the collision took place, according to the report.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.
A 53-year-old man from Sullivan, Missouri, sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported. No fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C and remains under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, which logged the incident under report number 260386423.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash have not been fully released. This report will be updated as officials provide additional 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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