Injury Crash

Two-Vehicle Crash on I-35 South in Clay County Leaves One Injured

By Nationwide Report StaffJuly 22, 2026 at 7:20 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

July 22, 2026

Time

7:20 a.m.

Roadway

I 35 SB mile marker 6.4

Location

Clay County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A crash involving two southbound vehicles on Interstate 35 in Clay County left one driver with minor injuries, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The collision occurred at mile marker 6.4 at approximately 7:20 a.m. on July 22, 2026, per the Patrol's crash report. The vehicles involved were a Subaru Forester and a 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander, both traveling southbound at the time, the report states.

A 34-year-old woman from Kansas City, Missouri, sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Highway Patrol. No fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.

The crash, identified by the Patrol as incident number 260307771, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop A. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation.

This report is based on preliminary information from law enforcement. Details may be updated as officials release further 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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