Injury Crash
Two Seriously Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash on Highway 87 in Howard County
Incident record
August 19, 2026
2:00 p.m.
Highway 87
Howard County, MO
Missouri
3
2 injured
None reported
Howard County Sheriff's Office
Moderate drizzle · 77°F · 0.02 in precip · 2 mph wind
Report body
Two people suffered serious injuries in a three-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon on Highway 87 in Howard County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report.
The Patrol reported that a 2013 Ford Explorer was traveling southbound when it crossed into the northbound lane, resulting in a collision involving three vehicles. Two people involved in the crash were seriously hurt, the Patrol said.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time of the crash, according to weather data.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. No additional details about the drivers, passengers, or other vehicles involved have been released.
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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