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Teen Driver Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on Route Z in Johnson County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 22, 2026

Time

7:02 a.m.

Roadway

Route Z at NW 800th Road

Location

Johnson County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

An 18-year-old man from Pleasant Hill sustained moderate injuries in a two-vehicle crash on Route Z south of NW 800th Road in Johnson County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash, recorded as incident 260307730, involved a 2018 Nissan Maxima traveling north and a 2015 Nissan NV200 traveling south, the Highway Patrol said. The teenage driver was hurt in the collision and was transported for medical treatment, per the report.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol, operating under Troop A jurisdiction, is investigating the crash. No fatalities were reported, and one injury has been confirmed as of this report.

Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash have not been fully released. This report will be updated as officials provide more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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Legal context
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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