Injury Crash

Two-Vehicle Crash on I-70 in Jackson County Leaves One Injured

By Nationwide Report StaffAugust 11, 2026 at 3:58 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

August 11, 2026

Time

3:58 p.m.

Roadway

I-70 mile marker 24.8

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 eastbound Interstate 70 sent one person to the hospital with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The collision happened at 3:58 p.m. on August 11, 2026, near mile marker 24.8 in Jackson County, the Highway Patrol's online crash report states. Both vehicles involved — a 2011 Ford Flex and a 2026 Nissan Sentra — were traveling eastbound at the time, according to the report.

A 43-year-old woman from Pleasant Hill sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Highway Patrol reported. No fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop A responded to the scene. The crash has been logged under incident report number 260339697.

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