Injury Crash
Three-Vehicle Crash on MO-96 West of Carthage Injures Two
Incident record
September 16, 2026
10:15 a.m.
MO-96
Carthage, Jasper County, MO
Missouri
3
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A three-vehicle crash on MO-96 about a mile west of Carthage left two people injured, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol's online crash report states the collision occurred on Sept. 16, 2026, at approximately 10:15 a.m. and involved a 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser traveling east, along with a 2013 Nissan NV 200 and a 2021 Chevrolet 2500, both traveling west on MO-96.
A 20-year-old woman from Alba, Missouri, sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the patrol reported. A 30-year-old man from Joplin, Missouri, suffered moderate injuries and was also taken for medical care.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation into the incident, which has been logged under crash report number 260395184.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the collision. Further details regarding the cause of the crash have not been released.
This report is based on information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report system. Details may 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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