Injury Crash
Two-Vehicle Crash on I-55 North in Scott County Leaves One Injured
Incident record
July 9, 2026
9:45 p.m.
I 55 NB mile marker 73.4
Scott County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 75°F · 2 mph wind
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A crash involving two northbound vehicles on Interstate 55 in Scott County left one person injured, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol says the crash occurred at approximately 9:45 p.m. on July 9, 2026, near mile marker 73.4 on I-55 northbound. A 2017 Nissan Titan and a 2006 GMC Sierra, both traveling northbound, were involved in the collision.
A 56-year-old woman from Cape Girardeau, who was driving one of the vehicles, sustained moderate injuries as a result of the crash, the patrol reported.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop E is handling the investigation into the crash.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. Details may 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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