Injury Crash
Juvenile Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Howell County Highway
Incident record
October 16, 2026
7:10 p.m.
HWY AM at US 60
Howell County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A juvenile driver suffered moderate injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Highway AM, about one mile west of US 60 in Howell County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's preliminary online crash report.
The crash occurred the evening of Oct. 16, 2026, at approximately 7:10 p.m., the Patrol reported. A 1993 GMC Sierra was traveling southbound on Highway AM when the incident took place, authorities said.
The driver, identified only as a juvenile in the report, sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the Highway Patrol. No other vehicles were reported involved in the crash.
Troop G of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to and is investigating the incident, which was logged under crash report number 260440017.
No additional details about the circumstances leading up to the crash have been released. This report will be updated as officials provide further 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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