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

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 31, 2026

Time

4:00 a.m.

Roadway

I-29 at Mexico City Ave

Location

Platte County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Moderate drizzle · 75°F · 0.03 in precip · 8 mph wind

Report

Report body

A driver suffered minor injuries early Friday after a single-vehicle crash on a ramp connecting Mexico City Avenue to southbound I-29 in Platte County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's preliminary crash report.

The crash was reported around 4:00 a.m. on July 31, 2026, involving a 2018 Hyundai Sonata that was traveling southbound at the time, the Patrol said. Troop A responded to the scene.

The driver sustained minor injuries but declined transport to a hospital for treatment, according to the report. No other vehicles were reported involved, and the crash resulted in one injury with no fatalities.

Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time of the crash, according to weather data.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the crash. This report may be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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Legal context

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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