Injury Crash

Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-29 in Platte County

By Nationwide Report StaffJuly 20, 2026 at 2:41 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

July 20, 2026

Time

2:41 a.m.

Roadway

I-29 mile marker 9.6

Location

St. Joseph, Platte County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

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Report

A driver suffered minor injuries early Monday morning after a single-vehicle crash on northbound I-29 in Platte County, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred around 2:41 a.m. on July 20 near mile marker 9.6, just north of St. Joseph, the Patrol's online crash report states. A 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe traveling northbound was the only vehicle involved, according to the report.

The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. No other injuries or fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.

The incident was investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop A, which assigned crash report number 260304740 to the case. Further details about the circumstances leading up to the crash have not been released.

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

Source: Reported by MSHP

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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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