Injury Crash

Two-Vehicle Crash on Northbound Route 470 in Jackson County Leaves One Injured

By Nationwide Report StaffJuly 19, 2026 at 1:51 p.m.

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Incident record

Date

July 19, 2026

Time

1:51 p.m.

Roadway

470 at Strother

Location

Jackson County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Light drizzle · 90°F · 2 mph wind

Report

A crash involving two vehicles on northbound Route 470 at Strother left one person with minor injuries on July 19, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The incident, logged as report number 260303952, was reported at 1:51 p.m. and falls under Troop A jurisdiction.

According to the Patrol's preliminary online crash report, a 2007 Nissan Armada and a 2013 Kia Soul were both traveling northbound on 470 near Strother at the time of the collision. A 66-year-old woman from Independence, MO, sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported.

Light drizzle was falling at the time, with the temperature near 90 degrees, according to weather data for the area.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation into the crash. No fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release additional details.

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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