Injury Crash
Joplin Man Seriously Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Lockwood
Incident record
August 15, 2026
7:40 p.m.
MO-NN
Lockwood, Lawrence County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 52-year-old Joplin man suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash on MO-NN about six miles southwest of Lockwood, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred the evening of Aug. 15, 2026, at approximately 7:40 p.m., the Patrol's online crash report states. The man was driving a 1991 Chevrolet S10 eastbound on MO-NN when the vehicle was involved in the crash, according to the report.
The driver was transported for medical treatment following the crash, the Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported involved, and no fatalities resulted from the incident.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, which is handling the investigation.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report 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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