Injury Crash
One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on I-44 South of Carthage
Incident record
September 22, 2026
5:40 p.m.
I-44
Carthage, Jasper County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash on Interstate 44 about one mile south of Carthage left one driver with minor injuries on Sept. 22, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.
The patrol reported that a 2026 Volvo VNL and a 2024 GMC Sierra, both traveling eastbound, were involved in the collision, which occurred around 5:40 p.m. in Jasper County.
A 65-year-old man from Walnut Grove, Missouri, sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the patrol said. No fatalities were reported, and the extent of injuries to any other occupants was not detailed in the crash report.
Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop D responded to the scene. The crash is documented under incident number 260404770.
Details surrounding the cause of the collision have not been released. This report will be updated as officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol provide additional 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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