Injury Crash

Freightliner Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Route BB in Johnson County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 21, 2026

Time

8:50 a.m.

Roadway

Route BB at 400 Road

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 moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Route BB south of 400 Road in Johnson County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's preliminary online crash report.

The crash occurred the morning of Aug. 21, 2026, at approximately 8:50 a.m., patrol records show. A 2020 Freightliner was traveling southbound on Route BB at the time of the incident, according to the report.

The driver, whose identity has not been released, was treated for moderate injuries, the Highway Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported to be involved in the crash.

Troop A of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene and is investigating the incident under case number 260353774, according to the agency.

No further details on the cause of the crash have been released. This report will be updated as officials provide additional information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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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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