Injury Crash
Galena Woman Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash West of Joplin
Incident record
August 21, 2026
12:38 p.m.
Apricot Drive at Greenwood Drive
Joplin, Newton County, MO
Missouri
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1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 63-year-old Galena, Kansas, woman suffered moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash west of Joplin on August 21, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The patrol reported the crash occurred at 12:38 p.m. on Apricot Drive at Greenwood Drive, roughly 2.5 miles west of Joplin. A 2015 Chevrolet Cruze traveling eastbound was the only vehicle involved, the report states.
The driver, the vehicle's sole occupant, was transported for medical treatment following the crash, according to the patrol. No other injuries or fatalities were reported.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D is investigating the incident, logged under crash report number 260354131.
This report may 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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