Missouri Trooper Seriously Injured During Traffic Stop on I-35
A Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle while conducting a traffic stop on northbound Interstate 35 in Clay County, Missouri.
Kansas City, MO, August 26, 2026 —
A Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper sustained serious injuries on Tuesday after being struck by a vehicle while on duty.
The incident occurred as the trooper was conducting a traffic stop on northbound Interstate 35 in Clay County, Missouri. The trooper was reportedly on the shoulder of the highway when a vehicle collided with them.
Further details regarding the circumstances of the collision, including the identity of the driver of the striking vehicle and the specific nature of the trooper’s injuries, were not immediately available.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is expected to provide additional information as the investigation into the incident progresses.
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