Injury Crash

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

By Nationwide Report StaffOctober 23, 2026 at 2:55 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

October 23, 2026

Time

2:55 p.m.

Roadway

I-70 mile marker 34.2

Location

Lafayette County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A two-vehicle crash on eastbound Interstate 70 in Lafayette County left one person with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred on Oct. 23, 2026, at approximately 2:55 p.m. near mile marker 34.2, the Patrol's online crash report states. A 2015 Nissan Sentra and a 2018 Tesla Model 3, both traveling eastbound, were involved in the collision.

A 67-year-old man from Kansas City, Kansas, who was an occupant in the crash, sustained minor injuries, according to the Patrol's report. No fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.

Troop A of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene and is listed as the investigating unit for the crash, identified in state records as incident 260449729.

Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash, including information on contributing factors, have not been released. This report reflects information made available through the Patrol's online crash reporting system as of this writing.

This report may be updated as the Missouri State Highway Patrol releases 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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