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

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 9, 2026

Time

5:30 p.m.

Roadway

MO 38

Location

Hartville, Wright County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Moderate drizzle · 79°F · 0.02 in precip · 5 mph wind

Report

Report body

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.

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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