Injury Crash
Four Injured in Head-On Crash South of Joplin
Incident record
October 3, 2026
4:55 p.m.
COYOTE DR
Joplin, Newton County, MO
Missouri
2
4 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Four people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on Coyote Drive about a mile south of Joplin, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred the afternoon of Oct. 3, 2026, at approximately 4:55 p.m., per the agency's online crash report.
A 2018 Toyota 4Runner was traveling southbound while a 2025 Toyota X5E was headed northbound when the two vehicles collided, the Patrol reported.
All four people involved were taken to area hospitals for treatment. A 37-year-old man and a 56-year-old woman suffered serious injuries, while a 31-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman sustained moderate injuries, according to the crash report.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation. The incident is logged under case number 260421335.
This report will be updated as officials release more 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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