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Injury Crash

Cass County Woman Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Route Y

By Nationwide Report Staff
Map showing Cass County, MO
Map precision: road
Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 6, 2026

Time

7:10 p.m.

Roadway

Route Y at Laffoon Road

Location

Cass County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A 40-year-old woman suffered moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Route Y west of Laffoon Road in Cass County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash happened the evening of July 6, 2026, at approximately 7:10 p.m., patrol records show. The driver was operating a 2016 Lincoln MKX at the time of the incident. No other vehicles were reported involved.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol, which handled the crash under Troop A jurisdiction, listed the driver's injuries as moderate. The report does not indicate any additional occupants or fatalities connected to the crash.

The incident has been logged by the patrol under crash report number 260284172. Further specifics about the circumstances leading to the crash have not been released.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release additional details.

Source: Reported by MSHP
Legal context
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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