Injury Crash
Pedestrian Injured in Crash on State Route ZZ Near West Plains
Incident record
September 14, 2026
10:19 a.m.
State Route ZZ mile marker 1 mile east of West Plains
West Plains, Howell County, MO
Missouri
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1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A pedestrian suffered moderate injuries in a crash involving a single vehicle on State Route ZZ about one mile east of West Plains, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred on September 14, 2026, at approximately 10:19 a.m., per a preliminary online crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The report indicates a 2013 GMC Yukon was traveling south on State Route ZZ at the time of the incident.
The Yukon's driver, a 21-year-old man from West Plains, was not injured, the patrol reported. A 43-year-old man, also from West Plains, was struck as a pedestrian and sustained moderate injuries. He was transported for medical treatment, according to the patrol's report.
The crash remains under investigation by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop G. No fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.
This report is based on preliminary information from law enforcement. 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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