Injury Crash

One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on MO 37 North of Purdy

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

August 18, 2026

Time

5:35 a.m.

Roadway

MO 37 mile marker 1.5

Location

Purdy, Barry County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

One person suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash on MO 37 about 1.5 miles north of Purdy, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report for incident 260349233.

The crash occurred at approximately 5:35 a.m. on August 18, 2026, and was investigated by the Patrol's Troop D, which covers the area. The report indicates a 2017 Kenworth P680 and a 2007 Honda Civic were both traveling northbound on MO 37 at the time of the collision.

A 43-year-old man from Shell Knob was transported for medical treatment after sustaining minor injuries, the Patrol reported. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.

Details regarding the circumstances leading up to the collision, including how the two vehicles came into contact, have not been released. The Missouri State Highway Patrol's report does not indicate whether any citations were issued in connection with the incident.

This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Further details may be added or updated as officials continue their investigation and release additional information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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Legal context
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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