Injury Crash

Driver Seriously Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash West of West Plains

By Nationwide Report StaffJuly 20, 2026 at 12:10 a.m.

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Incident record

Date

July 20, 2026

Time

12:10 a.m.

Roadway

MO-CC

Location

West Plains, Howell County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

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A driver suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash west of West Plains, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash happened at 12:10 a.m. on July 20 along MO-CC, about five miles west of West Plains, the Patrol reported. A 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling westbound at the time of the crash, according to the Patrol's report.

The driver of the Tahoe sustained serious injuries, the Patrol said. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.

The crash is documented under Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop G report number 260304703. Troop G is handling the investigation.

This report will be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP

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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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