Injury Crash

Two Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on US-69 in Clay County

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 17, 2026 at 2:32 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 17, 2026

Time

2:32 p.m.

Roadway

US-69 at NE 112TH ST

Location

Clay County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A single-vehicle crash on northbound US-69 in Clay County left two people injured, one of them seriously, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash happened on Oct. 17, 2026, at approximately 2:32 p.m. just north of NE 112th Street, the Patrol reported. A 1999 Ford Ranger was traveling north on US-69 when the crash occurred, according to the report.

A 20-year-old male driver from Lawson, MO, sustained serious injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. A 19-year-old female passenger from Lathrop, MO, suffered minor injuries and was also taken for treatment.

No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash. The Missouri State Highway Patrol, operating under Troop A jurisdiction, is investigating the incident, which has been logged under crash report number 260441008.

Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash have not been fully released. This report will be updated as officials provide more information.

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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