Injury Crash
Carthage Man Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Garrison Avenue
Incident record
October 3, 2026
8:30 a.m.
Garrison Ave mile marker 1 mile north of Carthage
Carthage, Jasper County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 47-year-old Carthage man suffered moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Garrison Avenue about a mile north of Carthage, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The patrol said the crash happened the morning of Oct. 3, 2026, at approximately 8:30 a.m. A 1968 Chevrolet pickup was traveling eastbound at the time of the incident, troopers reported.
The driver, the only occupant noted in the report, sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Highway Patrol. No other vehicles were reported involved, and no fatalities resulted from the crash.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D is investigating the incident, which has been logged under report number 260420605.
This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials provide further information.
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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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