Injury Crash

Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Westbound 470 in Independence

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 9, 2026 at 3:36 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 9, 2026

Time

3:36 p.m.

Roadway

470 mile marker 7

Location

Independence, Jackson County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Light drizzle · 86°F · 6 mph wind

Report

A driver suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on westbound Route 470 near mile marker 7 in Jackson County, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash was recorded at 3:36 p.m. on September 9, 2026.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 2016 Nissan Rogue was traveling westbound on 470 when the crash occurred. Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.

The driver was transported for medical treatment after sustaining minor injuries, the Highway Patrol reported. No other vehicles were listed as involved, and the incident is documented under crash report number 260385927.

MSHP Troop A is investigating the crash. No further details on the cause have been released.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release additional details.

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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