Injury Crash

Kansas City Man Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-29 in Platte County

By Nationwide Report StaffJuly 14, 2026 at 11:30 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

July 14, 2026

Time

11:30 p.m.

Roadway

I-29 mile marker 4

Location

Platte County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

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A 31-year-old Kansas City man suffered moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash late Tuesday night on southbound I-29 in Platte County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The patrol's preliminary crash report states the wreck occurred just before midnight, at 11:30 p.m. on July 14, 2026, near mile marker 4 on southbound I-29. The driver was operating a 2022 Nissan Frontier at the time of the crash, the report says.

According to the Highway Patrol, the driver sustained moderate injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.

The incident falls under the jurisdiction of Troop A, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash reporting system. Details may be updated as officials release further 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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