Injury Crash
Two-Vehicle Crash on I-435 in Platte County Leaves One Injured
Incident record
August 18, 2026
8:50 a.m.
I-435 mile marker 25.6
Platte County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash on northbound I-435 in Platte County left one driver with moderate injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The collision occurred at 8:50 a.m. on August 18, 2026, near mile marker 25.6, the patrol said. Two vehicles were involved: a 2018 Buick Encore and a 2015 Ford Expedition, both traveling northbound at the time, according to the crash report.
A 37-year-old male driver from Independence, Missouri, sustained moderate injuries in the crash, the patrol reported. He was transported for medical treatment following the incident.
Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop A responded to and investigated the crash.
This report is based on the agency's online crash report. Details may be updated as officials release more information.
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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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