Fatal Crash
Grain Valley Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash in Jackson County
Incident record
October 12, 2026
8:58 p.m.
S Buckner Tarsney Rd at E Colbern Rd
Jackson County, MO
Missouri
1
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 40-year-old man from Grain Valley died following a single-vehicle crash in Jackson County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash occurred the evening of October 12, 2026, at approximately 8:58 p.m. at the intersection of S Buckner Tarsney Rd and E Colbern Rd, the Patrol reported. Troopers said a 2005 Honda Accord was traveling southbound when the vehicle was involved in the crash. The driver sustained fatal injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop A responded to the scene and is handling the investigation, identified in Patrol records as incident number 260434764. No other vehicles were reported to be involved.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash have not been fully released. This report will be updated as the Missouri State Highway Patrol provides additional information.
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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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