Injury Crash
Four Hurt in Single-Vehicle Crash South of Willow Springs
Incident record
July 17, 2026
6:30 p.m.
County Road 5120
Willow Springs, Howell County, MO
Missouri
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4 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Four people were injured, including two juveniles, in a single-vehicle crash south of Willow Springs, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at 6:30 p.m. on July 17 on County Road 5120, about eight miles south of Willow Springs in Howell County, the Patrol said. The incident falls under the jurisdiction of Troop G.
According to the Patrol's preliminary crash report, a 2007 Ford Ranger was traveling westbound when the crash occurred. The vehicle carried four occupants at the time.
Two juvenile occupants sustained moderate injuries and were transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. The driver, an 18-year-old man from Willow Springs, suffered minor injuries, as did an adult male passenger also in the vehicle.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. 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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