Injury Crash

Warrensburg Woman Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on MO-M in Lafayette County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 26, 2026

Time

7:05 p.m.

Roadway

MO-M

Location

Lafayette County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A 74-year-old Warrensburg woman suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on MO-M near the Johnson County line, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.

The patrol said the crash occurred on Sept. 26, 2026, at approximately 7:05 p.m. on MO-M, about a half-mile north of Johnson County, within Troop A's jurisdiction.

According to the report, the driver was operating a 2017 Chevrolet Trax southbound when the vehicle was involved in the crash. She was the only occupant listed in the report, and she was transported to a medical facility for treatment of her injuries, the patrol said.

No other vehicles were reported involved in the incident, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol has not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the crash.

This report will be updated as officials release more 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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