Injury Crash
Juvenile Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash South of Joplin
Incident record
September 20, 2026
3:25 p.m.
S Rangeline
Joplin, Newton County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A juvenile driver suffered moderate injuries in a two-vehicle crash south of Joplin, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash happened on S Rangeline about one mile south of Joplin in Newton County on Sept. 20, 2026, at 3:25 p.m., the Highway Patrol reported. Troop D responded to the scene.
According to the crash report, a 2013 BMW X1 was traveling north when it collided with a 2024 Chevrolet Trax traveling east. The juvenile driver involved sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol said. No fatalities were reported in the crash.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident under crash report number 260402095.
This report will 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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