Injury Crash
Two-Vehicle Crash on MO-96 in Carthage Leaves One Driver Injured
Incident record
October 30, 2026
12:30 p.m.
MO-96 at MO-V
Carthage, Jasper County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash involving two vehicles traveling the same direction on MO-96 sent one driver to the hospital with minor injuries on Oct. 30, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The collision happened at 12:30 p.m. near the intersection of MO-96 and MO-V, within Carthage city limits, the Patrol reported. A 2017 Jeep Renegade and a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado were both headed eastbound when the crash occurred, according to the report.
A 39-year-old man from Carthage, who was driving one of the vehicles, suffered minor injuries in the crash, the Patrol said. He was transported to a medical facility for treatment, according to the report. No other injuries were reported, and the incident resulted in no fatalities.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D and was investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, which logged the incident under report number 260459883.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash, including what led the two vehicles to collide, have not been released. The Patrol's report confirms the vehicles, drivers, and basic timeline of the incident but does not include further narrative on contributing factors.
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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