Injury Crash
One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on MO 37 North of Purdy
Incident record
August 18, 2026
5:35 a.m.
MO 37 mile marker 1.5
Purdy, Barry County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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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.
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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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