Injury Crash

Three-Vehicle Crash on I-35 in Clay County Leaves One Driver Injured

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 30, 2026 at 10:40 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 30, 2026

Time

10:40 a.m.

Roadway

I-35 mile marker 10.4

Location

Clay County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Light drizzle · 60°F · 6 mph wind

Report

A three-vehicle crash on southbound Interstate 35 in Clay County left one driver with minor injuries on the morning of Oct. 30, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash was reported at 10:40 a.m. south of mile marker 10.4, the Patrol said in a preliminary online crash report. Three vehicles were involved, all traveling southbound: a 2007 Toyota Corolla, a 2018 Nissan Versa and a 2008 Honda Accord.

A 47-year-old man from Kansas City, Missouri, sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Patrol. No other injuries were reported among the three vehicles.

Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time of the crash, according to weather data.

The crash remains under investigation by Troop A of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. No further details on the sequence of events leading to the collision have been released.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and weather data. Details may be updated as officials release more 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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