Injury Crash
Two Women Injured in Head-On Crash on MO 96 at Carthage City Limits
Incident record
July 27, 2026
12:40 p.m.
MO 96 at OLD 66 BLVD
Carthage, Jasper County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two women were injured in a two-vehicle crash on MO 96 at Old 66 Boulevard, at the Carthage city limits, on July 27, 2026, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash occurred around 12:40 p.m. and involved a 2023 Kia Sportage traveling west and a 2003 Nissan Altima traveling east, the patrol said.
A 68-year-old female occupant and a 96-year-old female driver each sustained moderate injuries in the collision, according to the Highway Patrol. Both were transported for medical treatment following the crash.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol, operating under Troop D jurisdiction, is investigating the incident, which has been logged under crash report number 260316625.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
This report will be updated as officials release more information.
Related resources
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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