Injury Crash

Two Hurt in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Carl Junction on Route YY

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

November 2, 2026

Time

11:30 p.m.

Roadway

Route YY

Location

Carl Junction, Jasper County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

1

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Weather

Moderate drizzle · 69°F · 0.02 in precip · 17 mph wind

Report

Report body

Two people suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash late Monday night on Route YY northwest of Carl Junction, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.

The crash happened around 11:30 p.m. on Nov. 2, 2026, about a half-mile northwest of Carl Junction, the Patrol said. A 2003 Mazda MX-5 was traveling southbound on Route YY when the vehicle was involved in the crash, authorities reported.

Both occupants of the Mazda sustained minor injuries, according to the Patrol's report. No other vehicles were listed as involved in the crash.

A light drizzle was falling at the time, with winds around 17 mph, according to weather data for the area.

The crash was investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D and documented under crash report number 260464724.

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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