Injury Crash

Teen Driver Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on I-435 in Platte County

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 10, 2026 at 3:10 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 10, 2026

Time

3:10 p.m.

Roadway

I-435 WB mile marker 39.2

Location

Platte County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

An 18-year-old woman from Kansas City sustained minor injuries Saturday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash on westbound I-435 near mile marker 39.2 in Platte County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The patrol's preliminary crash report states the collision happened around 3:10 p.m. on October 10, involving a 2010 Acura and a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox, both of which were traveling eastbound at the time.

The young driver was transported to a medical facility for treatment of injuries described as minor, the patrol said. No other injuries were reported in connection with the crash.

The incident falls under the jurisdiction of Troop A and is being investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol as case number 260431553.

This report is based on preliminary information released by investigators. Details may be updated as officials provide further 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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