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Injury Crash

Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on MO-23 in Johnson County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 5, 2026

Time

10:03 a.m.

Roadway

MO-23 at SE 850TH ROAD

Location

Johnson County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A single-vehicle crash on MO-23 south of SE 850th Road left one driver with moderate injuries on the morning of July 5, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's preliminary crash report.

The Patrol reported that a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu was traveling northbound on MO-23 when the crash occurred at approximately 10:03 a.m. in Johnson County. Only the one vehicle was involved, per the report.

The driver sustained moderate injuries, according to the Highway Patrol's online crash report. No fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.

Troop A, the Highway Patrol division covering the area, responded to and is investigating the crash, identified in Patrol records as incident 260281353.

Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash have not been fully released. This report will be updated as officials provide additional 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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