Injury Crash

Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on MO-M in Ray County

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 23, 2026 at 6:36 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

August 23, 2026

Time

6:36 a.m.

Roadway

MO-M mile marker 17644

Location

Excelsior Springs, Ray County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A driver suffered minor injuries early Sunday when a vehicle crashed on MO-M near mile marker 17644 in Ray County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The patrol said the crash occurred around 6:36 a.m. on August 23, 2026, and involved a 2007 Chevrolet HHR traveling southbound. The vehicle was the only one involved in the crash, per the report.

The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol reported. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.

Troop A of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene. The incident has been logged under report number 260357146.

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