Injury Crash

One Injured in Southbound I-435 Crash Involving Porsche, Tesla in Platte County

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 31, 2026 at 11:55 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 31, 2026

Time

11:55 p.m.

Roadway

I-435 mile marker 20.8

Location

Platte County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Light drizzle · 61°F · 6 mph wind

Report

A crash on southbound Interstate 435 in Platte County left one person with serious injuries late Saturday night, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The collision occurred just before midnight at the 20.8 mile marker and involved a 2017 Porsche Macan and a 2027 Tesla Model 3, both traveling southbound, the Patrol's online crash report states.

One occupant suffered serious injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Patrol. The report does not specify which vehicle the injured occupant was in.

Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data for the location.

Troop A of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and is investigating the crash, which is identified in Patrol records as incident number 260462232.

No additional details about the circumstances leading up to the crash have been released. This report will be updated as officials provide more information.

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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