Injury Crash
Two Drivers Injured in Head-On Style Crash South of Carthage
Incident record
August 7, 2026
3:13 p.m.
Garrison Ave
Carthage, Jasper County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two men were seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on Garrison Avenue about two miles south of Carthage, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. The collision was reported at 3:13 p.m. on August 7, 2026.
Patrol records indicate a 1995 Buick LeSabre was traveling southbound on Garrison Avenue when it was involved in a crash with a 2017 Ford Fusion heading northbound.
A 31-year-old man from Stella, Missouri, sustained serious injuries in the crash, the Patrol reported. A 50-year-old man from Webb City, Missouri, also suffered serious injuries. Both drivers were transported for medical treatment following the crash, according to the Patrol's preliminary report.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash, which involved the two vehicles and their respective drivers. The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop D is handling the investigation.
Details surrounding how the crash occurred have not been fully released. This report will be updated as officials provide 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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