Injury Crash

Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-35 in Liberty

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 28, 2026 at 6:15 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

August 28, 2026

Time

6:15 p.m.

Roadway

I-35 at MO-291

Location

Liberty, Clay County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A driver suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on I-35 at the MO-291 interchange in Liberty, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash happened the evening of Aug. 28, 2026, at approximately 6:15 p.m. in Clay County, the Patrol reported. A 2017 Honda Civic was traveling north on I-35 when the wreck occurred, according to the report.

The driver was transported for medical treatment after sustaining minor injuries, the Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol, operating under Troop A jurisdiction, is listed as the responding agency. The incident has been assigned report number 260365424.

This report will 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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