Injury Crash
One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash West of Carthage on MO 171
Incident record
July 26, 2026
9:55 p.m.
MO 171
Carthage, Jasper County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A two-vehicle crash west of Carthage left one driver with moderate injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened on MO 171 about two miles west of Carthage on the evening of July 26, 2026, at approximately 9:55 p.m., the Patrol's online crash report states.
According to the preliminary report, a 2018 Nissan Rogue and a 2008 Hyundai Elantra, both traveling eastbound, were involved in the collision. One driver sustained moderate injuries, the Patrol said.
Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and is investigating the crash, identified in Patrol records as incident number 260315984.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
This report may be updated as the Missouri State Highway Patrol releases additional information.
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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