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Injury Crash

Three Injured in Highway AW Crash Near Plato

By Nationwide Report Staff
Map showing Plato, Pulaski County, MO
Map precision: road
Incident record

Incident record

Date

May 22, 2026

Roadway

Highway AW at Highway TT

Location

Plato, Pulaski County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

3 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Pulaski County Sheriff's Office

Report

Report body

A crash on Highway AW south of Highway TT left three people injured, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report.

An 18-year-old man from Plato suffered serious injuries in the collision, the Patrol said. A 39-year-old man from the St. Robert area sustained moderate injuries, while a 13-year-old boy was reported with minor injuries, according to the same report.

The crash occurred Friday, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, which is investigating the incident. No fatalities were reported in connection with the collision.

Details regarding the number of vehicles involved and the circumstances leading up to the crash have not been released. The Missouri State Highway Patrol has not indicated whether further updates on the condition of those injured will be provided.

This report will be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MO - KMIZ TV
Legal context
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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