Injury Crash
Two Juveniles Injured in Head-On Crash on Route B Near Purdy
Incident record
July 3, 2026
9:20 p.m.
Route B
Purdy, Barry County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Report body
Two juveniles were injured in a two-vehicle crash on Route B about two miles west of Purdy, Missouri, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported.
The crash occurred the night of July 3, 2026, at approximately 9:20 p.m., according to a preliminary online crash report from the Patrol, identified as incident 260278722. Troop D responded to the scene.
According to the report, a 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander was traveling westbound on Route B when it was involved in a collision with a 2016 Ford F-150 traveling eastbound.
Authorities said a juvenile occupant sustained serious injuries and was transported for medical treatment. A juvenile driver involved in the crash sustained moderate injuries and was also transported for treatment, per the Patrol's report.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. No fatalities were reported.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials release further information.
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.
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