Injury Crash

Teen Driver Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on I-35 South in Clay County

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 9, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 9, 2026

Time

8:30 a.m.

Roadway

I-35 SB mile marker 9.8

Location

Clay County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Heavy rain · 74°F · 0.35 in precip · 6 mph wind

Report

An 18-year-old woman from Excelsior Springs was injured Wednesday morning in a two-vehicle crash on southbound Interstate 35 in Clay County, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash was reported at 8:30 a.m. near mile marker 9.8, within the jurisdiction of Patrol Troop A, the agency said. A 2008 Chevrolet Malibu and a 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle, both traveling south on I-35, were involved in the collision, according to the Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The teenage driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to a hospital for medical treatment, the report states. No other injuries or fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.

Heavy rain was falling in the area at the time of the crash, according to weather data for the location.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash, identified in its records as incident number 260385274. Further details, including the cause of the collision and the extent of the vehicles' damage, have not yet been released.

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

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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