Injury Crash
Single-Vehicle Crash on MO 87 in Howard County Leaves Driver With Minor Injuries
Incident record
November 1, 2026
4:45 a.m.
MO 87 at Route Z
Howard County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A driver suffered minor injuries early Sunday after a single-vehicle crash on MO 87 north of Route Z in Howard County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The Patrol reported that a 2025 Volkswagen Jetta was traveling southbound on MO 87 at about 5:45 a.m. on November 1, 2026, when the crash occurred. The vehicle was the only one involved, authorities said.
The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol's report states. No other injuries or fatalities were reported in connection with the incident.
Troop F of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene. The crash has been logged under incident ID 260462413 as part of the agency's official reporting system.
No further details about the circumstances leading up to the crash have been released. This report will be updated as additional information becomes available from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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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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