Injury Crash

Two Injured in West Plains Crash Involving Camry and Pickup

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 3, 2026

Time

10:15 a.m.

Roadway

Highway BB

Location

West Plains, Howell County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

2 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

Two men were seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash north of West Plains, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash happened the morning of September 3, 2026, on Highway BB about one mile north of West Plains in Howell County, the Patrol reported.

Investigators said a 2003 Toyota Camry was traveling northbound when it collided with a 1993 Ford F150 that was heading eastbound. Both drivers, a 19-year-old man and a 32-year-old man, both of West Plains, sustained serious injuries in the collision and were transported for medical treatment, according to the crash report.

The crash, logged as incident number 260374069, was investigated by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop G. No fatalities were reported in connection with the collision.

This report will be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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Legal context
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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