Injury Crash
Driver Seriously Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash South of West Plains
Incident record
November 6, 2026
7:53 a.m.
HWY 17
West Plains, Howell County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A driver suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash south of West Plains on Friday morning, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The crash happened at 7:53 a.m. on Highway 17, about three miles south of West Plains, the Patrol said. A 2018 Ford Explorer was traveling north on the highway at the time of the crash, according to the report.
The driver was transported for medical treatment after sustaining serious injuries, the Patrol reported. No other vehicles were involved in the crash.
The incident, logged by the Missouri State Highway Patrol as case number 260469201, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop G. No additional details about the circumstances of the crash have been released.
This report 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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