Injury Crash
Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash West of West Plains
Incident record
November 6, 2026
7:15 p.m.
US 160
West Plains, Howell County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A driver suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on US 160 about five miles west of West Plains, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol reported the crash occurred at 7:15 p.m. on Nov. 6, 2026. A 2023 Toyota GR86 was traveling eastbound when the vehicle was involved in the wreck, the agency said.
The driver was transported for medical treatment after sustaining minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. No other vehicles were reported involved in the incident.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop G, and troopers with the Missouri State Highway Patrol are handling the investigation.
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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