Injury Crash

Four-Vehicle Crash on I-470 in Jackson County Leaves Two Injured

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 30, 2026 at 7:10 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 30, 2026

Time

7:10 p.m.

Roadway

I-470 at I-49

Location

Jackson County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A four-vehicle crash on eastbound I-470 east of I-49 in Jackson County left two drivers with minor injuries on the evening of Oct. 30, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The patrol's preliminary online crash report states the collision occurred at approximately 7:10 p.m. and involved a 2011 Toyota Corolla, a 2026 Chevrolet Equinox, a 2017 Honda CR-V and a 2017 Nissan Altima, all traveling eastbound at the time.

A 25-year-old woman from Ottumwa, Iowa, and a 42-year-old man from Gardner, Kansas, each sustained minor injuries in the crash and were transported for medical treatment, the patrol reported.

The incident, logged under case number 260460571, was investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop A. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.

Further details about the sequence of events leading to the collision have not been released. This report reflects preliminary information from the agency and may be updated as officials provide 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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