Injury Crash

One Hurt After Two-Vehicle Crash South of Avenue City

By Nationwide Report Staff
Map showing Avenue City, Andrew County, MO
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

October 22, 2026

Time

6:50 a.m.

Roadway

US 169

Location

Avenue City, Andrew County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A two-vehicle crash south of Avenue City left one person with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The collision occurred at approximately 6:50 a.m. on October 22, 2026, on US 169 about three miles south of Avenue City in Andrew County, the Patrol reported.

According to the crash report, a 2024 Kia Forte was traveling northbound while a 2013 Ford F150 was traveling eastbound when the two vehicles collided. A 20-year-old male driver from Saint Joseph, Missouri, sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop H is investigating the crash, which involved two vehicles and resulted in one reported injury.

This report will be updated as officials release additional information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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Legal context
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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