Injury Crash
Two-Vehicle Crash at MO 5, US-40 Junction in Howard County Injures Columbia Man
Incident record
August 17, 2026
4:11 p.m.
MO 5 at US-40
Howard County, MO
Missouri
2
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A crash between two eastbound vehicles at the intersection of MO 5 and US-40 in Howard County left one driver with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.
The patrol said the collision, logged as incident 260348690, involved a 2020 Dodge Journey and a 2017 Ford Fusion, both traveling eastbound at the time. A 34-year-old man from Columbia, Missouri, sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for medical treatment, the report states.
The crash occurred on August 17, 2026, at approximately 4:11 p.m., according to the patrol's preliminary report. It falls within the jurisdiction of Troop F, the patrol said.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash. Further details about the events leading up to the collision have not been released.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol and may be updated as officials release additional 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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