Injury Crash
Three-Vehicle Crash on MO CC Injures Three West of West Plains
Incident record
August 20, 2026
8:15 a.m.
MO CC mile marker 0.5
West Plains, Howell County, MO
Missouri
3
3 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A three-vehicle crash west of West Plains left three people injured, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The patrol said the collision occurred on MO CC, about half a mile west of West Plains, at approximately 8:15 a.m. on August 20, 2026, in Howell County. The incident, identified by the Highway Patrol as case number 260352242, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop G.
According to the patrol's online crash report, all three vehicles — a 2007 Honda Ridgeline, a Kershaw Skytrimmer of unspecified year, and a 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer — were traveling eastbound on MO CC at the time of the crash.
Three people were hurt in the crash and transported for medical treatment, the patrol reported. A 20-year-old man from Gainesville, Missouri, sustained minor injuries. A 36-year-old woman from Cabool, Missouri, suffered moderate injuries. A 51-year-old man from Stilwell, Oklahoma, sustained minor injuries as well.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is the agency of record for this incident. Further details, including the specific circumstances that led to the collision, have not been released.
This report will be updated as officials provide additional 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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