Fatal Crash
One Dead After Two-Vehicle Crash at Warrensburg Intersection
Incident record
August 17, 2026
1:05 p.m.
Young Street at Warren Street
Warrensburg, Johnson County, MO
Missouri
2
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash at the intersection of Young Street and Warren Street in Warrensburg left one person dead on Aug. 17, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's preliminary online crash report. The collision was reported at 1:05 p.m., the patrol said.
Investigators said a 2026 Ford Maverick was traveling eastbound at the time it collided with a 2019 Buick Encore heading southbound. The crash occurred within Johnson County, according to the report.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol confirmed that one driver sustained fatal injuries in the crash. The report did not specify the extent of injuries to any other occupants involved.
The patrol's Troop A division is handling the investigation, according to the crash report. Further details, including the identities of those involved and the specific circumstances leading up to the collision, have not yet been released.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release additional details.
Related resources
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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