Injury Crash
Single-Vehicle Crash East of Carthage Leaves Driver Injured
Incident record
November 7, 2026
5:50 p.m.
HWY 96
Carthage, Jasper County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A driver suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on HWY 96 about three miles east of Carthage, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred on November 7, 2026, around 5:50 p.m. in Jasper County, per the agency's online crash report.
The patrol said the incident involved a 2010 Toyota Tacoma that was traveling eastbound at the time of the crash. No other vehicles were reported involved.
The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop D is investigating the incident, cataloged as crash report number 260471816.
This report will be updated if officials 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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