Injury Crash
One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on MO-43 South of Joplin
Incident record
September 3, 2026
7:40 p.m.
MO-43
Joplin, Newton County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash involving two southbound vehicles left one driver with minor injuries on MO-43 just south of Joplin, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the collision occurred at approximately 7:40 p.m. on September 3, 2026, roughly half a mile south of Joplin in Newton County. A 2013 Toyota Camry and a 2007 Jeep Patriot, both traveling southbound on MO-43, were involved, the patrol reported.
A 32-year-old woman from Seneca was injured in the crash, sustaining minor injuries, according to the patrol's report. She was transported to a medical facility for treatment. No other injuries or fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D is investigating the incident under case number 260374926. Further details about the sequence of events leading up to the collision have not been released.
This report will be updated as officials release more 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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