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Two-Vehicle Crash on MO-46 West of Burlington Junction Injures Maryville Woman

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 19, 2026

Time

1:40 p.m.

Roadway

MO-46 at Z Ave

Location

Burlington Junction, Atchison County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

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Report

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A crash between two vehicles on MO-46 near Z Ave left one driver with moderate injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The collision happened on July 19, 2026, at about 1:40 p.m., roughly six miles west of Burlington Junction in Atchison County, Patrol records show.

According to the Patrol's preliminary crash report, a 2014 Dodge Ram was traveling eastbound on MO-46 when it collided with a westbound Ford Edge of unknown model year.

The Patrol identified the injured driver as a 47-year-old woman from Maryville. She sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, authorities said.

Troop H of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated the crash, which the agency logged as incident number 260303934.

No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.

This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release further information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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Legal context
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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