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Injury Crash

Three Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on Route J Near Diamond

By Nationwide Report Staff
Map showing Diamond, Newton County, MO
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

June 30, 2026

Time

8:35 a.m.

Roadway

Route J at Reindeer Road

Location

Diamond, Newton County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

3 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

Three people suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning on Route J at Reindeer Road, about four miles east of Diamond, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash occurred around 8:35 a.m. and involved a 2000 GMC 1500 and a 2013 Jeep Compass, both traveling eastbound at the time, the Patrol reported.

A 60-year-old male driver from Pierce City and a 46-year-old female occupant, also from Pierce City, each sustained minor injuries and were transported for medical treatment, according to the crash report. A 68-year-old male driver from Neosho also sustained minor injuries, the report noted.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop D investigated the crash, which was logged under report number 260271426.

No fatalities were reported in the incident.

This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release further information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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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