Injury Crash
One Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash East of Joplin
Incident record
August 15, 2026
9:10 p.m.
LARK RD
Joplin, Newton County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A single-vehicle crash on LARK RD east of Joplin left one person with moderate injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol's preliminary online crash report states the crash occurred at 9:10 p.m. on August 15 about five miles east of Joplin in Newton County. A 1995 Ford F250 was traveling northbound at the time of the crash, the report says.
The vehicle's occupant sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the patrol. Troop D responded to the scene.
No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release additional details.
Related resources
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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