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Three Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on Missouri 171 in Jasper County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 20, 2026

Time

11:45 a.m.

Roadway

Missouri 171 at Airport Drive

Location

Jasper County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

3 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

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Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on Missouri 171 at Airport Drive in Jasper County, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred at approximately 11:45 a.m. on July 20, 2026, when a southbound 2019 Ford Escape and a northbound 2019 GMC Terrain collided, the patrol's online crash report states.

A 31-year-old woman from Joplin sustained minor injuries and was taken for medical treatment, according to the report. Two occupants of the other vehicle — a 90-year-old woman and a 93-year-old man, both from Carl Junction — suffered moderate injuries and were also transported for treatment, the patrol said.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D is investigating the crash, which was logged under incident number 260305185.

No fatalities were reported in connection with the collision.

This report may be updated as officials 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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