Injury Crash

Six-Vehicle Crash on MO-291 in Cass County Injures Harrisonville Man

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 5, 2026 at 7:28 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 5, 2026

Time

7:28 a.m.

Roadway

MO-291 at MO-58 W

Location

Cass County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A chain-reaction crash involving six vehicles left one driver injured on North MO-291 south of MO-58 W in Cass County the morning of Oct. 5, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The Patrol's Troop A responded to the scene, where investigators say all six vehicles were traveling northbound at the time of the collision. The vehicles involved included a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, a 2008 Toyota Avalon, a 2026 Jeep Renegade, a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse, and a 2014 Toyota Highlander, the report states.

A 64-year-old man from Harrisonville sustained moderate injuries in the crash and was transported to a hospital for treatment, according to the Patrol's preliminary online crash report. No other injuries or fatalities were reported among the occupants of the remaining vehicles.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol's crash report identifies the incident as case number 260423228. Details surrounding how the multi-vehicle collision unfolded have not been released.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and details may be updated as officials release 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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