Injury Crash
Two-Vehicle Crash on I-44 West in Franklin County Leaves One Injured
Incident record
November 9, 2026
8:10 p.m.
I-44 WB mile marker 257
Franklin County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash involving two westbound vehicles on Interstate 44 west sent one driver to the hospital Monday night, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol's preliminary online crash report says the collision happened at 8:10 p.m. on November 9, 2026, on I-44 west, east of mile marker 257 in Franklin County. The investigation falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C.
According to the Highway Patrol, the crash involved a 1997 Chevrolet C7 and a 2021 Freightliner Cascadia, both traveling westbound at the time. A 52-year-old man from Laredo, Texas, was reported to have suffered moderate injuries in the crash. He was transported to a medical facility for treatment, the patrol said.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash, and details on the circumstances leading up to the collision have not been released.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's report on the incident, numbered 260474906, remains preliminary. 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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