Fatal Crash
One Killed, Five Hurt in Four-Vehicle Crash on U.S. 63 South of Houston, Missouri
Incident record
October 10, 2026
4:25 p.m.
U.S. 63
Houston, Texas County, MO
Missouri
4
5 injured
1 fatality
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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One person is dead and five others were injured following a four-vehicle crash on U.S. 63 about eight miles south of Houston, Missouri, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened at approximately 4:25 p.m. on October 10, 2026, in Texas County, the patrol said. Investigators with Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop G responded to the scene.
According to the patrol's report, the vehicles involved were a 2026 Ford E-350 traveling northbound, a 2014 GMC Sierra traveling southbound, a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox traveling southbound, and a 2010 Ford Focus traveling northbound.
One occupant sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported. Five other occupants suffered minor injuries and were transported to area hospitals for treatment, per the patrol's account.
The crash has been logged under incident report number 260431644. The Missouri State Highway Patrol has not released additional details regarding the identities of those involved or the sequence of events leading to the collision.
This report is based on preliminary information released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Details may be updated as officials continue their investigation and release 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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