Injury Crash

Two Injured in I-49 Crash North of Nevada

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 12, 2026

Time

9:20 a.m.

Roadway

I-49 mile marker 112.0

Location

Nevada, Vernon County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

Two people suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 49 north of Nevada, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred on September 12, 2026, at approximately 9:20 a.m. on I-49 northbound at mile marker 112.0, about 7.5 miles north of Nevada in Vernon County, the Patrol's preliminary crash report states.

A 2012 red Ford F150 was traveling northbound when it was involved in a collision with a 2025 white Chevrolet Trax traveling southbound, according to the report.

A 60-year-old male driver and a 62-year-old female occupant each sustained minor injuries and were transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said.

The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D and remains under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release further details.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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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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