Injury Crash
Two Injured in Southbound Crash on Coyote Drive South of Joplin
Incident record
October 1, 2026
10:00 a.m.
Coyote Dr
Joplin, Newton County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Slight rain · 72°F · 0.05 in precip · 9 mph wind
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Two women suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash on Coyote Drive about a mile south of Joplin, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. The collision was reported at 10:00 a.m. on October 1 in Newton County, within the Patrol's Troop D jurisdiction.
The Patrol said a 2025 Isuzu and a 2014 Chevy Express were both traveling southbound on Coyote Drive when the crash occurred. A 19-year-old woman sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, while a 41-year-old woman also suffered minor injuries, the report states.
Light rain was falling at the time, according to weather data for the area.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation into the crash. No additional details on the sequence of events leading up to the collision were included in the available report.
This report may 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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