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Two Drivers Injured in Pettis County Crash at US 65 and Marigold Road

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 7, 2026

Time

7:50 a.m.

Roadway

US 65 at Marigold Rd

Location

Pettis County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

Two drivers suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash on southbound US 65 at Marigold Road in Pettis County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report. The patrol says the crash occurred at 7:50 a.m. on July 7, 2026.

According to the preliminary report, a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling southbound on US 65 when it was involved in a collision with a 1998 Ford Crown Victoria traveling eastbound near the Marigold Road intersection.

The Silverado's driver, a 63-year-old man from Lee's Summit, sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the patrol reported. The Crown Victoria's driver, an 80-year-old woman from Sedalia, also sustained minor injuries and was transported for treatment, per the same report.

Troop A of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and is investigating the crash, which has been logged under incident number 260284556. No fatalities were reported in connection with the collision.

This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release more 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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