Injury Crash
Villa Ridge Woman Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-44
Incident record
August 23, 2026
1:23 a.m.
I-44 mile marker 252.4
Villa Ridge, Franklin County, MO
Missouri
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1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 23-year-old Villa Ridge woman suffered moderate injuries early Sunday when the car she was driving crashed on Interstate 44 in Franklin County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened at approximately 1:23 a.m. on eastbound I-44 near mile marker 252.4, the Patrol's online crash report states. The driver's 2013 Chevrolet Camaro was traveling westbound at the time of the single-vehicle collision, according to the preliminary report.
The driver was transported to a hospital for treatment of her injuries, the Patrol said. No other vehicles or occupants were reported involved in the crash.
The incident, logged under case number 260357068, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop C, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Investigators with the Patrol are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the crash.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release further details.
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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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