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Three-Vehicle Crash on I-70 Eastbound in Jackson County Leaves One Injured

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

June 27, 2026

Time

10:29 p.m.

Roadway

I-70 Eastbound mile marker 18

Location

Jackson County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

3

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A three-vehicle crash on I-70 Eastbound near mile marker 18 in Jackson County left one driver with moderate injuries the night of June 27, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's preliminary online crash report.

The patrol's report indicates the crash occurred at approximately 10:29 p.m. and involved a 2022 Ford Escape, a 2024 Ford Escape, and a 2022 Ford Mustang, all traveling eastbound at the time.

A 23-year-old woman from Greenwood, Missouri, sustained moderate injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol reported. No fatalities were reported among the occupants of the three vehicles.

The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop A and remains under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, which is designated as case number 260268116.

Details surrounding the sequence of events leading to the collision have not yet been released. This report will be updated as officials provide additional information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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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