Injury Crash
Two-Vehicle Crash on I-70 in Lafayette County Leaves One with Serious Injuries
Incident record
July 12, 2026
10:43 p.m.
I-70 Eastbound mile marker 48.2
Lafayette County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash involving two vehicles on Interstate 70 Eastbound in Lafayette County left one driver seriously injured, according to a preliminary online crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The collision occurred at Mile Marker 48.2 at approximately 10:43 p.m. on July 12, 2026, the Patrol reported. A 2025 Toyota Tacoma and a 2021 Subaru Forester, both traveling eastbound, were involved in the crash.
One driver, a 68-year-old man from Brooklyn, New York, sustained serious injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
Troop A of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene and is handling the investigation.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release further 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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