Fatal Crash
Lawson Man Killed in Clay County Crash Involving School Bus
Incident record
September 16, 2026
8:05 a.m.
MO-92 at JESSE JAMES FARM RD
Clay County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Moderate rain · 68°F · 0.25 in precip · 8 mph wind
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A 29-year-old Lawson man died Wednesday morning following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of MO-92 and Jesse James Farm Road in Clay County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at approximately 8:05 a.m., the Patrol's online crash report states. A 2015 Chevrolet Cruze traveling west collided with a 2026 Thomas schoolbus heading south through the intersection.
The Cruze's driver, the 29-year-old Lawson man, sustained fatal injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. Two juvenile occupants aboard the schoolbus suffered minor injuries; at least one was taken for medical care, according to the crash report.
Moisture was in the air at the time of the crash, with weather data showing moderate rain falling in the area, according to open-meteo weather records.
Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop A responded to the scene and is handling the investigation into the crash, identified in Patrol records as incident number 260395003.
No further details on the cause of the collision have been released. This report will be updated as officials release more information.
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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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