Injury Crash

Jackson County Crash on Route F Leaves One Driver Seriously Injured

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 17, 2026 at 5:55 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 17, 2026

Time

5:55 a.m.

Roadway

Route F at E Zumwalt Rd

Location

Jackson County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A two-vehicle crash on Route F south of E Zumwalt Road in Jackson County left one driver with serious injuries, according to a preliminary online crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash happened at approximately 5:55 a.m. on October 17, 2026, Patrol records show. A 2020 Lexus NX was traveling northbound on Route F when it collided with a 2017 Peterbilt 567 heading southbound, the report states.

The driver of the Lexus, a 23-year-old man from Centerview, Missouri, sustained serious injuries in the crash, according to the Highway Patrol. No fatalities were reported, and the Patrol's preliminary report lists one injury total between the two vehicles.

The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop A, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation, identified in Patrol records under incident number 260440437.

Further details about the circumstances of the collision, including contributing factors, have not been released. Nationwide Report will update this story as officials provide additional information.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as further details become available.

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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