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Two-Vehicle Crash on US 40 at Bowlin Road Leaves One Injured

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 24, 2026

Time

9:45 a.m.

Roadway

US 40 at BOWLIN RD

Location

Jackson County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Slight rain · 69°F · 0.08 in precip · 9 mph wind

Report

Report body

A two-vehicle crash on US 40 at Bowlin Road in Jackson County left one driver with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash occurred at 9:45 a.m. on July 24, 2026, the Patrol reported. A 2017 GMC was traveling southbound while a 2014 Infiniti was traveling eastbound when the two vehicles collided, per the report.

A 46-year-old woman from Blue Springs, Missouri, sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. No other injuries or fatalities were reported.

Light rain was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop A, is investigating the crash.

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

Source: Reported by MSHP
Related resources
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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