Injury Crash
Two-Vehicle Crash on US 61 North of New Madrid Injures Arkansas Driver
Incident record
July 15, 2026
2:30 p.m.
US 61
New Madrid, New Madrid County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 87°F · 5 mph wind
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A crash involving two northbound vehicles on US 61 about six miles north of New Madrid left one driver with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol's online crash report states the collision occurred the afternoon of July 15, 2026, at approximately 2:30 p.m. in New Madrid County, within Troop E's jurisdiction. Investigators said a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu and a 2019 Ford F550 were both traveling northbound on US 61 at the time of the crash.
A 21-year-old woman from West Memphis, Arkansas, sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the patrol reported. No fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data, with temperatures near 87 degrees.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation. This report may be updated as officials release 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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