Injury Crash
Four-Vehicle Crash on I-49 South of Carthage Leaves One Injured
Incident record
October 17, 2026
8:25 a.m.
I-49 mile marker 46.8
Carthage, Jasper County, MO
Missouri
4
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A four-vehicle crash on Interstate 49 northbound near Carthage left one person with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened at mile marker 46.8, about three miles south of Carthage, at approximately 8:25 a.m. on October 17, 2026, the Patrol's online crash report states.
Four vehicles traveling northbound were involved: a 2026 Subaru Crosstrek, a 2018 GMC Acadia, a 2018 Mazda CX-9, and a 2013 Nissan Altima, according to the Patrol's report.
One occupant sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. No other injuries were reported among the vehicles involved.
The crash is documented under Missouri State Highway Patrol report number 260440539. Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D is handling the investigation.
Details surrounding how the collision unfolded, including the sequence of impacts among the four vehicles, have not been released.
This report may be updated as the Missouri State Highway Patrol releases additional information about the crash.
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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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