Injury Crash

Independence Woman Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on E Truman Road

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 6, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 6, 2026

Time

7:00 a.m.

Roadway

E Truman Rd at S Buckner Tarsney Rd

Location

Independence, Jackson County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A 60-year-old Independence woman suffered minor injuries Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of E Truman Road and S Buckner Tarsney Road, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The collision occurred at approximately 7:00 a.m. on October 6, 2026, and involved a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox and a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox, both traveling north on E Truman Road, the Patrol reported.

The injured woman was transported for medical treatment following the crash, according to the Patrol's report. No other injuries were reported, and the incident resulted in one injury with no fatalities.

Troop A of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated the crash, which has been logged under incident number 260424556.

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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