Injury Crash
Two Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-70 in Lafayette County
Incident record
July 24, 2026
9:26 a.m.
I-70 EB mile marker 45
Lafayette County, MO
Missouri
1
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Dense drizzle · 69°F · 0.04 in precip · 7 mph wind
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A single-vehicle crash on eastbound I-70 near exit 45 in Lafayette County left two people with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at 9:26 a.m. on July 24, 2026, when a 2005 Toyota Tundra traveling eastbound was involved in the incident, the patrol's online crash report states. Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.
A juvenile driver operating the pickup sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the patrol reported. An 18-year-old female passenger from Lone Jack, Missouri, also suffered minor injuries and was taken for treatment, according to the same report.
The crash, catalogued under incident number 260311186, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop A. No fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. This report will be updated as officials release additional information.
Related resources
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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