Injury Crash
Neosho Man Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on I-49 North of Town
Incident record
October 22, 2026
11:41 p.m.
I-49
Neosho, Newton County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A 47-year-old Neosho man suffered moderate injuries late Thursday night after a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 49 roughly three miles north of Neosho, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The patrol said the crash happened just before midnight on Oct. 22, 2026, when a 2016 Toyota Sienna and a 2007 GMC box truck, both traveling south on I-49, were involved in a collision in Newton County. Troop D, which covers the area, handled the response.
The Neosho man was transported for medical treatment following the crash, the patrol reported. One injury was confirmed in connection with the incident, and no fatalities were reported.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's report lists the case under incident ID 260448766. Further details about the circumstances leading up to the crash have not been released.
This report is based on information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials provide 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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