Injury Crash
Two Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on River Road South of Joplin
Incident record
July 13, 2026
10:05 a.m.
River Road
Joplin, Newton County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two people suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash on River Road about a mile south of Joplin, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The patrol said the crash occurred on July 13, 2026, at approximately 10:05 a.m. and involved a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander and a 2005 Dodge Caravan, both traveling westbound at the time of the collision.
A juvenile occupant and a 64-year-old woman from Granby, Missouri, were both treated for minor injuries and transported for medical care, the patrol reported. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
The incident, logged under report number 260293667, falls within the jurisdiction of Troop D and remains under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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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