Injury Crash

Lee's Summit Man Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on US-169 in Clay County

By Nationwide Report StaffJuly 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

July 14, 2026

Time

2:00 p.m.

Roadway

US-169 NB at Route KK

Location

Clay County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

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Report

A 29-year-old Lee's Summit man suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash on US-169 northbound at Route KK in Clay County, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash, logged as incident 260295605, occurred on July 14, 2026, and involved a 2016 RAM 2500 and a 2015 Western Star, both traveling northbound at the time, the Patrol's online crash report states.

The driver of one of the vehicles, the 29-year-old man from Lee's Summit, sustained minor injuries in the collision, according to the Patrol. He was transported for medical treatment following the crash.

The investigation falls under the jurisdiction of Troop A, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the case. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.

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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