Injury Crash
Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash East of Carthage
Incident record
August 7, 2026
5:30 p.m.
FIR RD
Carthage, Jasper County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Moderate rain · 76°F · 0.13 in precip · 9 mph wind
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A driver suffered moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash on FIR Road east of Carthage, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 7, about a half mile east of Carthage in Jasper County, the patrol's online crash report states. The incident, logged as crash number 260333814, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 2003 Toyota 4Runner was traveling eastbound on FIR Road at the time of the crash. The driver sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the report says.
Rain was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.
No other vehicles were reported involved, and no fatalities resulted from the crash. The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the incident.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release additional details.
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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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