Injury Crash
Two Hurt in Two-Vehicle Crash on US-412 Near Cardwell
Incident record
July 31, 2026
2:35 p.m.
US-412
Cardwell, Dunklin County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Moderate rain · 79°F · 0.16 in precip · 4 mph wind
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A two-vehicle crash on US-412 about one mile west of Cardwell left two people injured, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at 2:35 p.m. on July 31, 2026, and involved a 2012 Jeep Wrangler traveling northbound and a 2017 Nissan Altima traveling eastbound, the Patrol's online crash report states.
A 59-year-old woman from Hornersville sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Patrol. A 66-year-old man, also from Hornersville, suffered moderate injuries and was likewise taken for treatment. The report did not specify which vehicle each occupant was traveling in.
Moderate rain was falling in the area at the time of the crash, according to weather data.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop E, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. Details may be updated as officials release more information.
Related resources
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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