Injury Crash
Hartville Man Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash Involving Tractor on MO 38

Incident record
July 9, 2026
5:30 p.m.
MO 38
Hartville, Wright County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Moderate drizzle · 79°F · 0.02 in precip · 5 mph wind
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A 44-year-old Hartville man suffered moderate injuries in a two-vehicle crash on MO 38 about five miles west of Hartville, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m. on July 9, 2026, when a 2000 Chevrolet Blazer traveling westbound collided with a 1984 white tractor, identified as unit 210, traveling eastbound, the Highway Patrol's online crash report states.
The Hartville man, who was driving one of the vehicles, sustained moderate injuries in the collision, according to the preliminary report. No other injuries or fatalities were reported, and details on which vehicle he was operating were not specified in the available report.
A light drizzle was falling in the area at the time of the crash, with roughly 0.02 inches of precipitation recorded, according to weather data.
The crash remains under investigation by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop G, which is based in the region covering Wright County. No further details about the circumstances leading to the collision have been released.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash reporting system. Details 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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