Injury Crash
Teen Driver Hurt in Two-Vehicle Crash on I-70 in Jackson County
Incident record
August 12, 2026
5:38 p.m.
I-70 mile marker 29
Jackson County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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An 18-year-old man from Corder, Missouri, suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash on westbound I-70 near mile marker 29 in Jackson County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash was reported at 5:38 p.m. on August 12, 2026, per the Patrol's online crash report for incident 260341393. Troopers with Troop A responded to the scene.
According to the Patrol, the crash involved a 2006 Mercedes and a second vehicle of unknown make and model, both traveling westbound on I-70 at the time of the collision.
The injured driver was transported to a medical facility for treatment of minor injuries, the Patrol reported. No other injuries or fatalities were noted in connection with the crash.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision. This report will be updated as officials release additional information.
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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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