Injury Crash

Two-Vehicle Crash on I-435 in Platte County Leaves One Injured

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 18, 2026 at 8:50 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

August 18, 2026

Time

8:50 a.m.

Roadway

I-435 mile marker 25.6

Location

Platte County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

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.

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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