Injury Crash

Independence Man Hurt in Single-Vehicle Crash on MO 13 in Ray County

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 2, 2026 at 11:52 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 2, 2026

Time

11:52 p.m.

Roadway

MO 13 at W 134TH ST

Location

Ray County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A 54-year-old Independence man suffered minor injuries late Friday night when the pickup truck he was driving crashed on MO 13 at West 134th Street in Ray County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred around 11:52 p.m. on October 2, 2026, the Patrol said in a preliminary online report. The driver was traveling southbound in a 2023 Ford F150 when the single-vehicle crash took place, authorities reported.

According to the Patrol, the driver sustained minor injuries but refused transport to a medical facility at the scene. No other vehicles were reported to be involved, and no fatalities resulted from the crash.

The incident, logged as case number 260420352, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop A and remains under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

This report will be updated as officials release more 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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