Injury Crash
Three Hurt in Three-Vehicle Crash on MO-87 in Howard County
Incident record
August 19, 2026
3:30 p.m.
MO-87 at MO-187
Howard County, MO
Missouri
3
3 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Light drizzle · 77°F · 4 mph wind
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Three people were seriously injured in a three-vehicle crash on MO-87 in Howard County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's preliminary crash report. The collision occurred about 0.16 miles south of MO-187 on Aug. 19, 2026, around 3:30 p.m.
According to the Highway Patrol, the crash involved a northbound 2011 Ford Fusion, a southbound 2013 Ford Explorer and a northbound 2016 Chevrolet Equinox. Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.
The driver of the Ford Fusion suffered serious injuries and was taken for medical treatment, the patrol's report states. The driver of the Chevrolet Equinox also sustained serious injuries and was transported for treatment. The driver of the Ford Explorer was seriously injured as well but declined medical transport at the scene, according to the report.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop F is investigating the incident, which is listed under crash report number 260351495. Further details about the circumstances leading up to the collision have not been released.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report system. Details may be updated as officials release more information.
Related resources
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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