Who Investigates Truck Accidents in Missouri?
The Missouri State Highway Patrol investigates many truck accidents within state boundaries. The highway patrol’s Major Crash Investigation Unit handles cases involving commercial vehicles, accident fatalities, and crashes that may involve felony charges. The Major Crash Investigation Unit has officers stationed throughout Missouri, and they have specialized equipment and training for handling truck accidents. If you are involved in a truck crash, the highway patrol will likely send someone from the Major Crash Investigation Unit to investigate. You can contact them once their investigation is complete and obtain a copy of the accident report.