Injury Crash
Juvenile Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Howell County Road
Incident record
July 12, 2026
2:00 p.m.
County Road 7160
Howell County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A juvenile driver suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on County Road 7160 in Howell County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at approximately 2:00 p.m. on July 12, 2026, about two and one-half miles west of South Fork, the Patrol reported in its online crash report.
According to the Patrol, a 2015 Ford Focus was traveling westbound on County Road 7160 when the crash took place. The juvenile driver of the vehicle sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the report states.
The crash was investigated by Troop G of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. No other vehicles were reported involved.
This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. 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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