Injury Crash
Two Injured in Head-On Crash North of Neosho
Incident record
July 9, 2026
6:45 p.m.
MO-NN at Iris Rd
Neosho, Newton County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 84°F · 8 mph wind
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Two people were injured Thursday evening when a northbound SUV and a southbound pickup collided on MO-NN near Iris Rd, about seven miles north of Neosho, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol's preliminary online crash report identifies the vehicles as a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox headed north and a 2020 Jeep Gladiator headed south. The crash was reported around 6:45 p.m. in Newton County, within the jurisdiction of Troop D.
The driver of the Chevrolet Equinox suffered serious injuries in the collision, the patrol reported. The driver of the Jeep Gladiator sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the same report.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation under incident number 260288604. This report is based on preliminary information, and details may be updated as officials release further findings.
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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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