Injury Crash

Two-Vehicle Crash on I-470 in Jackson County Leaves Independence Man Injured

By Nationwide Report StaffSeptember 16, 2026 at 9:40 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

September 16, 2026

Time

9:40 p.m.

Roadway

I-470 mile marker 12

Location

Jackson County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A crash involving two vehicles on northbound Interstate 470 sent one driver to the hospital with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The collision occurred at mile marker 12 in Jackson County on the evening of Sept. 16, 2026, at approximately 9:40 p.m., the Patrol's online crash report states. Both vehicles involved — a Ford Taurus and a 2027 International — were traveling northbound at the time, according to the report.

The injured occupant was identified as a 22-year-old male driver from Independence, Missouri. He sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported.

No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash, which was investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop A under incident number 260396186.

Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash have not been fully released. This report may be updated as officials share additional 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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