Injury Crash
Two Drivers Seriously Injured in Howell County Crash on Highway CC
Incident record
October 6, 2026
8:30 a.m.
Highway CC
West Plains, Howell County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two men suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash on Highway CC about eight miles west of West Plains, according to a preliminary report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened the morning of October 6, 2026, at approximately 8:30 a.m., the Patrol said. A 2009 Dodge Caravan traveling eastbound and a 1999 Dodge 1500 traveling northbound were involved in the collision, per the Patrol's online crash report.
A 33-year-old man from Mountain Grove, who was driving one of the vehicles, sustained serious injuries and was transported for medical treatment, the Patrol reported. A 71-year-old man from Pomona, driving the other vehicle, also suffered serious injuries and was taken for medical care, according to the same report.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop G is investigating the crash, which has been logged under incident number 260424671. No fatalities were reported in connection with the collision.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash have not been fully released. This report will be updated as the Missouri State Highway Patrol provides 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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