Injury Crash

Three Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-70 in Jackson County

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 8, 2026 at 7:32 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 8, 2026

Time

7:32 p.m.

Roadway

I-70 at S Buckner Tarsney Rd

Location

Jackson County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

3 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A three-vehicle crash on westbound Interstate 70 in Jackson County left three drivers with minor injuries on the evening of Oct. 8, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The collision happened around 7:32 p.m. east of South Buckner Tarsney Road, involving a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe, a 2017 Hyundai Tucson and a 2026 Ford Maverick, all traveling westbound at the time, the Patrol reported.

The driver of the Tahoe, a 19-year-old woman, sustained minor injuries and was taken for medical treatment, according to the Patrol's preliminary report. The Tucson's driver, a 24-year-old man, and the Maverick's driver, a 63-year-old woman, were also reported to have suffered minor injuries and were transported for treatment.

Troop A of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and documented the crash, which was logged under incident number 260428737.

No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash. Further details on the sequence of events have not been released.

This report will be updated as officials provide additional 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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