Injury Crash
Three Juveniles Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash South of West Plains
Incident record
October 2, 2026
4:30 p.m.
US 160
West Plains, Howell County, MO
Missouri
2
3 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Slight rain · 66°F · 0.05 in precip · 9 mph wind
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Three juvenile passengers suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash on US 160 about a mile south of West Plains, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened on the afternoon of October 2, 2026, around 4:30 p.m., the Patrol's online crash report states. A 2006 Ford F150 and a 2012 Volkswagen Routan, both traveling southbound, were involved in the collision, according to the report.
Light rain was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.
The Patrol's report indicates that all three injured juveniles were transported to area medical facilities for treatment of minor injuries. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
The incident, logged under case number 260419731, falls within the jurisdiction of Troop G. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation.
This report is based on preliminary information released by investigating authorities. 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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