Injury Crash

Two-Vehicle Crash on I-70 in Lafayette County Leaves One Driver Injured

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 15, 2026 at 8:45 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 15, 2026

Time

8:45 a.m.

Roadway

I-70 mile marker 29

Location

Lafayette County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Light drizzle · 66°F · 7 mph wind

Report

A crash involving two vehicles on westbound Interstate 70 left one driver with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The collision occurred at mile marker 29 at approximately 8:45 a.m. on October 15, 2026, per a preliminary online crash report from the patrol's Troop A. The report indicates a 2023 Ford F550 and a 2013 Honda CR-V, both traveling westbound, were involved.

A 57-year-old man from Lebanon, Missouri, sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol reported. No fatalities were reported, and one injury was confirmed.

Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time of the crash, according to weather data for the location.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident. Details regarding the circumstances leading to the crash have not been released.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials provide 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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