Injury Crash

Kansas City Woman Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on I-435

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 5, 2026 at 8:08 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 5, 2026

Time

8:08 a.m.

Roadway

I-435 mile marker 53

Location

Kansas City, Clay County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A 61-year-old Kansas City woman suffered minor injuries Monday morning in a two-vehicle crash on northbound I-435 near mile marker 53 in Clay County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The patrol said the crash, reported at 8:08 a.m., involved a 2010 Toyota Corolla and a 2022 Ford Transit Van, both traveling north at the time. The woman was transported for medical treatment following the collision, the agency reported.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop A responded to the scene and is handling the investigation. The crash has been logged under incident number 260423289, according to the patrol's preliminary online report.

No other injuries were reported, and the extent of damage to the vehicles was not detailed in the preliminary report.

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

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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