Injury Crash

Four Hurt in Two-Vehicle Crash at Route HH and Route AA in Carterville

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 15, 2026

Time

7:08 a.m.

Roadway

Route HH at Route AA

Location

Carterville, Jasper County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

4 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

Four people, including two juveniles, were injured in a two-vehicle crash on Route HH at its intersection with Route AA in Carterville, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash, logged as incident 260393425, occurred at 7:08 a.m. on September 15, 2026, in Jasper County, the Patrol reported. A 2013 Honda Odyssey was traveling westbound while a 2024 Ford Bronco was heading eastbound at the time of the collision, according to the crash report.

A 29-year-old man from Joplin and a 35-year-old woman from Joplin, both drivers, sustained minor injuries and were taken for medical treatment, the Patrol said. Two juvenile occupants also suffered minor injuries and were transported for care, according to the report.

All four people involved were treated for non-life-threatening injuries, per the Missouri State Highway Patrol's account of the crash. Troop D of the Highway Patrol is listed as the investigating unit for the incident.

No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash, and the Patrol's report does not indicate the cause of the collision.

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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