Injury Crash
Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash South of Houston, Missouri
Incident record
September 30, 2026
6:50 a.m.
Highway 17
Houston, Texas County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A driver suffered minor injuries early Wednesday in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 17 about one mile south of Houston, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred around 6:50 a.m. on September 30, 2026, and involved a 2007 Ford Ranger that was traveling northbound on Highway 17, the Patrol's online crash report states.
The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the report. No other vehicles were involved, and no fatalities were reported.
Troop G, a division of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, responded to the scene in Texas County.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. 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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