Injury Crash
Two Dump Trucks Collide on Highway C Near Purdy, One Injured
Incident record
August 5, 2026
10:15 a.m.
Highway C
Purdy, Barry County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash between two dump trucks on Highway C east of Purdy left one driver with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The collision happened around 10:15 a.m. on August 5, 2026, about four miles east of Purdy in Barry County, the Patrol's online crash report states. The two vehicles involved were both 2024 International dump trucks, with one traveling westbound and the other eastbound at the time of impact.
A 39-year-old man from Exeter, Missouri, sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, per the Patrol's report. Details on the second driver were not included in the available crash information.
The incident, logged as crash number 260329861, was investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D, which covers the area. No fatalities were reported, and two vehicles were involved in total.
This report will 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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