Injury Crash
Butler Man Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on I-49 North of Nevada
Incident record
July 29, 2026
2:30 p.m.
I-49
Nevada, Vernon County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 66-year-old man from Butler, Missouri, sustained minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 49 about six miles north of Nevada, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at 2:30 p.m. on July 29, 2026, in Vernon County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. The report indicates a 2016 Peterbilt was traveling north on I-49 at the time, while a 2005 Dodge Dakota was traveling west.
The Butler man, who was driving the Dodge Dakota, was transported for medical treatment following the crash, the Highway Patrol reported. No additional injuries or fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D and was investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol under incident number 260319783.
This report may be updated as officials release more 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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