Injury Crash
Two Injured in Head-On Collision on County Road 2980 Near Mountain View
Incident record
August 24, 2026
11:42 a.m.
County Road 2980
Mountain View, Howell County, MO
Missouri
2
2 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash west of Mountain View, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The collision occurred at approximately 11:42 a.m. on August 24, 2026, on County Road 2980, about six miles west of Mountain View in Howell County, per a preliminary crash report from the patrol's Troop G.
The crash involved a 2016 RAM 3500 traveling northbound and a 2015 Dodge Caravan traveling south, the report states.
A 34-year-old female driver sustained moderate injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the patrol. A 39-year-old male occupant suffered minor injuries and was also taken for medical care.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. No fatalities were reported.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release further details.
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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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