Injury Crash

Two Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on US-24 in Jackson County

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 4, 2026 at 8:58 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 4, 2026

Time

8:58 p.m.

Roadway

US-24 at N Elsea Smith Rd

Location

Jackson County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A single-vehicle crash on US-24 at North Elsea Smith Road in Jackson County left two young men injured, according to a preliminary online crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash was reported at 8:58 p.m. on Sept. 4, 2026, the patrol said.

According to the Highway Patrol, a 2018 BMW was traveling westbound on US-24 when the crash occurred. Troop A responded to the scene, the agency said.

Both occupants of the vehicle were identified as 21-year-old men from Independence, Missouri, per the patrol's report. The driver sustained serious injuries, while the second occupant suffered minor injuries, the report states.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation under incident number 260377688. No additional details about the circumstances leading up to the crash have been released.

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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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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