Injury Crash
Two-Vehicle Crash on I-49 North of Carthage Leaves One Driver Injured
Incident record
August 31, 2026
7:35 p.m.
Interstate 49
Carthage, Jasper County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A driver suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 49 about a mile north of Carthage, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at approximately 7:35 p.m. on August 31, 2026, in Jasper County, the Patrol's online crash report states. A 2020 International NB607 and a 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan were both traveling westbound on I-49 when the collision took place, according to the preliminary report.
The driver of one of the vehicles, a 39-year-old man from Quinton, Alabama, sustained minor injuries in the crash, the Patrol reported. He was transported to a medical facility for treatment. No other injuries were reported among those involved.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D is investigating the crash, which has been logged under incident number 260370302.
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.
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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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