Injury Crash

Three-Vehicle Crash on I-35 in North Kansas City Leaves One with Minor Injuries

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 25, 2026 at 6:48 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

August 25, 2026

Time

6:48 a.m.

Roadway

Interstate 35 Southbound at E 14th Avenue

Location

North Kansas City, Clay County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A three-vehicle crash on southbound Interstate 35 at East 14th Avenue in North Kansas City left one driver with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The patrol reported the crash occurred at 6:48 a.m. on August 25, 2026, in Clay County. Three vehicles, all traveling southbound, were involved: a 2018 Dodge Challenger, a 2015 Jeep Patriot and a 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross.

A 23-year-old man from Independence, Missouri, sustained minor injuries in the crash, the patrol said. He declined medical transport at the scene.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop A is handling the investigation into the crash, cataloged under incident number 260359684. No further details on how the collision unfolded have been released.

This report will be updated if officials share 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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