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Injury Crash

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

By Nationwide Report Staff
Map showing Saint Joseph, Platte County, MO
Map precision: road
Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 5, 2026

Time

1:12 a.m.

Roadway

I-29 NB mile marker 22.4

Location

Saint Joseph, Platte County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A driver was injured early Sunday morning when a vehicle crashed on I-29 northbound near mile marker 22.4 in Platte County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash, logged as incident 260281001, involved a single vehicle — a 2010 Ford Taurus that was traveling northbound at the time, the report states.

The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. No other injuries or fatalities were reported, and one vehicle was involved in total.

The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop A, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation.

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

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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