Injury Crash

Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash South of Carthage

By Nationwide Report StaffNovember 13, 2026 at 11:30 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

November 13, 2026

Time

11:30 a.m.

Roadway

Elm Road

Location

Carthage, Jasper County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

A driver suffered moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Elm Road about one mile south of Carthage, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The patrol said the crash, logged as incident 260480257, occurred at 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 13 and involved a 2016 Ford Fiesta that was traveling westbound at the time.

The driver was transported for medical treatment after sustaining moderate injuries, the patrol reported. No other vehicles were listed as involved in the crash.

Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene and is handling the investigation.

This report will be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP

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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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