Injury Crash
Jasper County Man Injured in Moped Crash North of Carthage
Incident record
August 23, 2026
6:15 p.m.
Missouri Highway V
Carthage, Jasper County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 37-year-old Jasper, Missouri man suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle moped crash on Missouri Highway V, about one mile north of Carthage, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash occurred the evening of August 23, 2026, at approximately 6:15 p.m., the Patrol reported. The man was riding a 2025 Zhilong Trenndy 50cc moped eastbound at the time of the incident, according to the preliminary report.
Patrol Troop D, which covers the area, responded to the crash. The driver was taken to a hospital for treatment of injuries described as minor, the Patrol said.
No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash. The Missouri State Highway Patrol has not released further details on how the crash occurred.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release additional details.
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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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