Injury Crash
Two Injured in Head-On Traffic Crash on US 63 in Howell County
Incident record
August 21, 2026
12:57 p.m.
US 63 at MO ZZ
West Plains, 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 on US 63 at MO ZZ in Howell County on August 21, 2026, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report.
The patrol said a 2016 Kia Cadenza was traveling southbound while a 2013 Chevrolet Sonic was heading northbound when the vehicles collided shortly after 12:57 p.m.
A 27-year-old West Plains woman driving one of the vehicles suffered moderate injuries in the crash, the report states. A 37-year-old West Plains man who was riding as an occupant sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical treatment, according to the patrol.
No fatalities were reported in the crash, which the Missouri State Highway Patrol's Troop G investigated. The incident was logged under report number 260354139.
This report will 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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