Injury Crash
Teen Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-35 in Clay County
Incident record
July 24, 2026
10:50 a.m.
I-35 at Brighton Ave
Clay County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Moderate rain · 69°F · 0.23 in precip · 6 mph wind
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An 18-year-old female driver suffered minor injuries after her vehicle crashed on I-35 at Brighton Ave in Clay County, according to a preliminary Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report. The crash occurred on July 24, 2026, at approximately 10:50 a.m.
The patrol reported that a 2013 Ford was traveling southbound on I-35 when the single-vehicle crash occurred. The driver, the lone occupant, sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the report.
Moderate rain was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.
Troop A of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene. The crash has been logged under incident number 260311315.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release further details.
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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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