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Injury Crash

Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Johnson County Road

By Nationwide Report Staff
Map showing Johnson County, MO
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 1, 2026

Time

1:00 a.m.

Roadway

SW 1521 RD at MO-58

Location

Johnson County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A driver suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash early July 1, 2026, on SW 1521 RD in Johnson County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.

The crash happened around 1:00 a.m. approximately half a mile north of the intersection with MO-58, the report states. A 2012 Volkswagen GTI was traveling northbound on SW 1521 RD when the vehicle was involved in the crash, per the Patrol's report.

The driver, whose identity has not been released, sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported involved, and no fatalities resulted from the incident.

Troop A of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene and is listed as the investigating unit. The crash was logged under incident report number 260272731.

This report will be updated as officials release more information about the crash and its cause.

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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