Three-Vehicle Crash on US-169 in Avenue City Leaves One Injured

A three-vehicle crash on US-169 at Route W in Avenue City left one driver with moderate injuries, according to a preliminary online crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred at approximately 9:10 p.m. on July 16, 2026, within Avenue City limits, the Patrol reported. Investigators said the vehicles involved were a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze traveling northbound, a 2012 Kia Optima traveling westbound, and a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee that was stationary at the time of impact.

According to the Patrol's preliminary report, one driver — a 29-year-old man from Union Star, Missouri — sustained moderate injuries in the collision. The extent of injuries to other occupants, if any, has not been detailed in the available report.

The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop H, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation, identified in agency records as incident number 260299271.

No additional details on the cause of the collision or contributing factors have been released. This report will be updated as officials provide more information.